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merovingian

/ˌmer.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/

Traduction: Relatif à la dynastie des Mérovingiens, famille royale franque du haut Moyen Âge (Ve–VIIIe siècle). Comme adjectif, il s'emploie surtout dans un contexte historique., Nom propre désignant un membre de la dynastie des Mérovingiens, une famille de rois francs fondée par Clovis Ier, qui régna sur la Gaule et une partie de la Germanie d'environ 500 à 750.

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adjective

/ˌmer.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/formalobsolète
  • frRelatif à la dynastie des Mérovingiens, famille royale franque du haut Moyen Âge (Ve–VIIIe siècle). Comme adjectif, il s'emploie surtout dans un contexte historique.

Relating to the Merovingian dynasty, a Frankish ruling family in early medieval Europe (5th–8th centuries). As an adjective, it is now primarily used in historical contexts.

  1. of or relating to the Merovingian dynastyC2formal

    Pertaining to the Frankish Merovingian dynasty that ruled over Gaul and parts of Germany from the 5th to the 8th century, or its members and culture.

    frmérovingien, relatif à la dynastie mérovingienne

    • The Merovingian kings were known for their long hair as a symbol of royalty.
    • Archaeologists discovered a Merovingian burial site filled with ornate jewelry.
    • The historian specializes in early medieval Merovingian art and architecture.
    • Merovingian dynastic conflicts weakened the kingdom before the Carolingians rose to power.
Formes
  • more merovingian comparative form
  • most merovingian superlative form

noun

/ˌmɛr.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/C2formal
  • frNom propre désignant un membre de la dynastie des Mérovingiens, une famille de rois francs fondée par Clovis Ier, qui régna sur la Gaule et une partie de la Germanie d'environ 500 à 750.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Merovingian dynasty, a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750.

nom propre

  1. Member of the Merovingian dynastyC1formal

    A person belonging to the Merovingian family, the ruling dynasty of the Franks from the 5th to the 8th century.

    frMérovingien (membre de la dynastie des Mérovingiens)

    • The Merovingians were known for their long hair, which symbolized their royal status.
    • Clovis I was the most famous Merovingian, uniting the Frankish tribes.
    • The power of the Merovingians declined as the mayors of the palace grew stronger.
  2. The Merovingian dynastyC1formal

    The Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that ruled over Gaul and parts of Germany from approximately 500 to 750 AD.

    frDynastie mérovingienne

    • The Merovingian dynasty is often considered the first royal house of France.
    • Under the Merovingians, the Frankish kingdom expanded significantly.
    • The Merovingian period saw the spread of Christianity among the Franks.
Formes
  • merovingians plural form
  • merovingians' possessive plural form
  • merovingian's possessive singular form