"liberté, egalité, franternité" only appeared after the start of the revolution. And it was not used as the official motto until the third Republic at the end of the 19th century.
Edit: and regarding the last part, I don't think it's true, since the king's power was limited, by the various intistutions and other local powers.
Edit: and regarding the last part, I don't think it's true, since the king's power was limited, by the various intistutions and other local powers.