Understanding the Lieue: An Archaic Unit of Distance in France

Lieue is an archaic unit of distance that was used in France before the French Revolution. It was equal to about 1.5 miles or 2.4 kilometers. The word "lieue" is derived from the Latin word "mille," which means "thousand," and it was originally used to measure distances in thousands of paces. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to a specific distance, rather than a measure of pace.

The use of the lieue as a unit of measurement was common in France until the late 18th century, when it was replaced by the metric system. Today, the word "lieue" is mostly used in historical or literary contexts to describe distances or routes that were traveled in the past.

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