Vocabulario de Puntos de Referencia Culturales Clave - Palacio de Versalles

a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles

known by a lot of people

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

near in distance

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

very large in size

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

a period of one hundred years

exercising authority, influence, or control in a way that significantly affects outcomes or decisions

having a large amount of money or valuable possessions

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

the actions or efforts done by a group or organization to reach a specific goal or purpose

very beautiful or attractive

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

an ornamental or public structure that sprays water for drinking or decorative purposes

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

in every part of the world

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers

any creative piece such as paintings, sculptures, etc., that is created by an artist to convey a message or express an emotions

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.