During the Revolution, she became known as Madame Déficit because the country's financial crisis was blamed on her lavish spending and her opposition to the social and financial reforms of Turgot and Necker.
Selama Revolusi, dia dikenal sebagai Madame Déficit karena krisis keuangan negara atas pengeluarannya yang melimpah dan tentangannya terhadap reformasi sosial dan keuangan Turgot dan Necker.