Marie-Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is the name of the last queen of France before the French Revolution, expressed in French as Marie-Antoinette.
Did you know?
- In modern French slang, calling someone a Marie-Antoinette can be a way to insult them for being completely disconnected from the reality of everyday people.
- Although the name is synonymous with French history, the historical Marie-Antoinette was actually an Austrian archduchess who grew up speaking German.
- While the name is famously linked to the phrase 'Qu'ils mangent de la brioche', historians agree she never actually said it, and the 'brioche' mentioned is an enriched bread rather than a sugary cake.
Examples in context
- La phrase « Qu'ils mangent de la brioche ! » a été attribuée à tort à Marie-Antoinette.The phrase "Let them eat cake!" was misattributed to Marie Antoinette.Tatoeba #13722072 by Adelpa, translation #11715798 by ddnktr
- Marie Antoinette était la reine de France.Marie Antoinette was the queen of France.
- Tu connais l'histoire de Marie Antoinette ?Do you know the story of Marie Antoinette?
- Quand Marie Antoinette est-elle arrivée en France ?When did Marie Antoinette arrive in France?
- As-tu déjà visité le château de Marie Antoinette ?Have you ever visited the castle of Marie Antoinette?
- Marie-Antoinette est une figure historique célèbre.Marie-Antoinette is a famous historical figure.
- Elle aimait beaucoup la mode, Marie-Antoinette.She loved fashion very much, Marie-Antoinette.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history lesson in a library.
- LucasEst-ce que Marie-Antoinette était aimée par le peuple ?Was Marie-Antoinette loved by the people?
- ChloéNon, elle était très impopulaire avant la Révolution.No, she was very unpopular before the Revolution.
- LucasC'est un sujet complexe pour ton examen.It is a complex subject for your exam.
- ChloéOui, je dois bien réviser ce chapitre.Yes, I must revise this chapter well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
