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Noun francois-marie arouet has 1 sense
- Voltaire, Arouet, Francois-Marie Arouet - French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
--1 is a kind of writer, author
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Francois-Marie Arouet
Description:
Francois-Marie Arouet, commonly known by his pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and historian. He was a prominent advocate of civil liberties, freedom of speech, and religious tolerance.
Sample sentences:
- Francois-Marie Arouet's writings had a significant impact on the intellectual and political landscape of 18th-century Europe.
- Voltaire, or Francois-Marie Arouet, used his satirical works to criticize the oppressive practices of the French monarchy.
- In his famous book "Candide," Francois-Marie Arouet satirizes various aspects of society through the experiences of the main character.
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