The French people were divided intoestates. Church officials, such as priests, were members of theEstate. Peasants belonged to theEstate.

The French three-state system was used until the French Revolution.

The clergy was the first state.

The nobles were the second state.

The peasants and bourgeoisie were the third state.

This system of social hierarchy was used in the Christian Europe from medieval times to early modern Europe.

The French people were divided into THREE estates.

Church officials, such as priests, were members of the FIRST Estate.

Peasants belonged to the THIRD Estate.