This is the 3825th most frequent French word.
xviiie
"XVIIe" is the French abbreviation for "18th" (eighteenth) in reference to a century.
Here, "xviiie" is used as an abbreviation for "dix-huitième," indicating the 18th century in a cultural and historical context.
Le xviiie siècle est considéré comme une période des Lumières.
The 18th century is considered a period of Enlightenment.
In this sentence, "xviiie" refers to the 18th century, emphasizing literature and its historical significance.
Dans les ouvrages du xviiie siècle, on retrouve les prémices des révolutions modernes.
In works of the 18th century, we find the beginnings of modern revolutions.
Here, "xviiie" signifies the 18th century again, focusing on art and its distinctive style from that era.