grand siècle

/ French (ɡrɑ̃ sjɛklə) /

noun plural grands siècles (ɡrɑ̃ sjɛklə)

the 17th century in French art and literature, esp the classical period of Louis XIV

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Words nearby grand siècle

grand right and left, grand river, grand rounds, grand seigneur, grand serjeanty, grand siècle, grand slam, grand teton national park, grand tier, grand tour, grand touring car

Word Origin for grand siècle

literally: great century

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