Régence
[ ree-juhns; French rey-zhahns ]
adjective(often lowercase)
noting or pertaining to the style of French furnishings and decoration of c1700–20, in which a transition occurs from the Baroque style of Louis XIV to the Rococo of Louis XV.
Origin of Régence
1<French, Middle French <Medieval Latin rēgentiaregency
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How to use Régence in a sentence
Paliser, ruminating the possibilities of her slim beauty served Régence, smiled at this girl who did not smile back.
The Paliser case | Edgar SaltusParis is the place of the world and the Café de la Régence the place of Paris where the best chess is played.
When it is really too cold or rainy, I take refuge in the Café de la Régence and amuse myself by watching the chess-players.
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