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xviiie
"XVIIe" is the French abbreviation for "18th" (eighteenth) in reference to a century.
In a sentence
Le xviiie siècle est considéré comme une période des Lumières.
The 18th century is considered a period of Enlightenment.
Here, "xviiie" is used as an abbreviation for "dix-huitième," indicating the 18th century in a cultural and historical context.
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.
In this sentence, "xviiie" refers to the 18th century, emphasizing literature and its historical significance.
Les peintures du xviiie siècle révèlent une esthétique unique.
The paintings of the 18th century reveal a unique aesthetic.
Here, "xviiie" signifies the 18th century again, focusing on art and its distinctive style from that era.
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