What is The estates general of France was?

The Estates-General of France was a legislative assembly representing the three estates of the French society: the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate). Convened by the monarch, it played a crucial role in the lead-up to the French Revolution in 1789, as it highlighted the grievances of the Third Estate and their demand for greater representation. The assembly's discussions ultimately led to the formation of the National Assembly and the beginning of significant political change in France.