Régence

[ ree-juhns; French rey-zhahns ]

adjective

, (often lowercase)

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Régence¹

< French, Middle French < Medieval Latin rēgentia regency

Example Sentences

Paliser, ruminating the possibilities of her slim beauty served Régence, smiled at this girl who did not smile back.

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Paris is the place of the world and the Café de la Régence the place of Paris where the best chess is played.

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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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