Après moi le déluge
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"Après moi le déluge" is a French phrase historically attributed to King Louis XV, expressing indifference to future consequences and often interpreted as "after me, the flood."
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French phrase
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historical quotation ⓘ political slogan ⓘ |
| associatedEvent | decline of the Ancien Régime in France ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
French monarchy
NERFINISHED
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Madame de Pompadour NERFINISHED ⓘ pre‑Revolutionary France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attributedTo | Louis XV of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connotation |
political irresponsibility
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selfishness ⓘ short‑sightedness ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
emblematic phrase of the Ancien Régime’s perceived decadence
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widely cited in discussions of political ethics ⓘ |
| describesAttitude |
fatalism about impending disaster
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lack of concern for posterity ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeForm | Après nous le déluge ⓘ |
| language | French ⓘ |
| literalTranslation | After me, the flood ⓘ |
| meaning |
expression of indifference to future consequences
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suggests disregard for what happens after one’s own time ⓘ |
| timePeriodAssociated | 18th century ⓘ |
| topic |
consequences of political decisions
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future generations ⓘ social responsibility ⓘ |
| usedAs |
symbol of decadence of the French monarchy
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warning about irresponsible leadership ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
critiques of leadership and governance
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historical analysis of the Ancien Régime ⓘ political commentary ⓘ |
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