What was the social and political system in use in France in the 1770s called?

The social and political system in France during the 1770s was known as the Ancien Régime. This system was characterized by a hierarchical structure divided into three estates: the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate). The Ancien Régime was marked by absolute monarchy, where the king held significant power, and it was deeply intertwined with feudal privileges and inequalities, leading to widespread discontent and ultimately contributing to the French Revolution.