anne of france: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Academic
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What does “anne of france” mean?
A French historical figure from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A French historical figure from the late 15th and early 16th centuries; Anne of France (also known as Anne de Beaujeu) was the daughter of King Louis XI and served as regent of France during the minority of her brother King Charles VIII.
In modern usage, 'Anne of France' primarily refers to this historical figure as a subject of historical study, artistic depiction, and cultural reference. It may appear in discussions of Renaissance France, women in power during the medieval/early modern period, French royal history, and as a character in historical fiction.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage of the name itself. Both dialects use the anglicized 'Anne' rather than the French 'Anne'. The only potential variation is in the surrounding historical context or spelling of related terms (e.g., 'regent' vs. 'regency', but the name remains identical).
Connotations
Connotations are identical: a learned, historical, and formal reference.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language, appearing almost exclusively in historical texts, biographies, and academic discussions. Frequency is identical between UK and US English.
Grammar
How to Use “anne of france” in a Sentence
[Subject] Anne of France + verb (historical past tense)Preposition + Anne of France (e.g., 'during the time of...')Anne of France + appositive phrase (e.g., ', the powerful regent, ...')Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “anne of france” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in history, art history, gender studies, and French literature courses discussing late medieval/early Renaissance France.
Everyday
Extremely rare; only in specific discussions about history or French culture.
Technical
Used as a proper noun identifier in historical databases, museum catalogues (for portraits), and academic indexing.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “anne of france”
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Antonyms of “anne of france”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “anne of france”
- Using 'the' before the name as a title (e.g., 'The Anne of France') is incorrect.
- Misspelling as 'Ann of France'.
- Confusing her with Anne of Brittany, who was her sister-in-law and successor as Queen of France.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are different historical figures. Anne of France (Anne de Beaujeu) was the daughter of Louis XI and regent. Anne of Brittany was Duchess of Brittany and later became Queen of France by marrying Charles VIII and then Louis XII.
She is called Anne de Beaujeu because she married Peter II, Duke of Bourbon, who was also Lord of Beaujeu. This was a common practice for noblewomen to be identified by their husband's title.
In British English, it is /ˌæn əv ˈfrɑːns/. In American English, it is /ˌæn əv ˈfræns/. The first name 'Anne' is pronounced like the name 'Ann'.
You would primarily encounter it in history books, academic articles, museum displays of Renaissance art (she was a patron), and occasionally in historical fiction or documentaries about the French monarchy.
A French historical figure from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Anne of france is usually formal, academic in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Anne OF France — remember the 'OF' as in royalty (like 'William of Orange') — she was FROM the French royal family and ruled FOR France as regent.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A for a proper name. Could be metaphorically referenced as 'a spider in the web of power' (a historical description of her political acumen).
Practice
Quiz
Anne of France is historically significant primarily for her role as: