Louvre: meaning, definitions and examples

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louvre

 

[ หˆluหvrฬฉ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

museum, art

The Louvre is a historic monument in Paris, France, and one of the world's largest and most visited art museums. It is renowned for its vast collection of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century, it became a royal palace and was transformed into a public museum during the French Revolution.

Synonyms

art gallery, cultural center, museum

Examples of usage

  • The Louvre is home to thousands of artworks.
  • Visitors flock to the Louvre to see famous pieces.
  • The Louvre glass pyramid is an iconic landmark.

Translations

Translations of the word "louvre" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Louvre

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Louvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Louvre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Louvre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจ๋ธŒ๋ฅด

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Louvre

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Louvre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขๆตฎๅฎซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Louvre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Louvre

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Louvre

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Louvre

Etymology

The word 'Louvre' originates from the Old French term 'luve,' which means 'wolf.' This is reflective of the legend that the area was once a hunting ground for wolves. The Louvre itself was established as a fortress by King Philip II in the late 12th century to defend Paris from potential attacks. Over the centuries, it evolved from a royal palace in the 16th century into a public museum in 1793 during the French Revolution. The museum has undergone numerous expansions and renovations, notably the glass pyramid entrance designed by I. M. Pei in 1989, which has become a modern symbol of the Louvre. Today, the Louvre represents both historical and contemporary significance in the realm of art and culture, housing over 380,000 objects, making it a treasure trove for art lovers and historians alike.