Maîtresse-en-titre

The maîtresse-en-titre (French: [mɛtʁɛs ɑ̃ titʁ]) was the chief Royal mistress of the king of France. The title came into use during the reign of Henry IV and continued through the reign of Louis XV. It was a semi-official position which came with its own apartments. In contrast, the title petite maîtresse was the title of a mistress who was not officially acknowledged.

Maîtresse-en-titre

The maîtresse-en-titre (French: [mɛtʁɛs ɑ̃ titʁ]) was the chief Royal mistress of the king of France. The title came into use during the reign of Henry IV and continued through the reign of Louis XV. It was a semi-official position which came with its own apartments. In contrast, the title petite maîtresse was the title of a mistress who was not officially acknowledged.