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The Académie Française Dictionary: An Expert's View

An interview with Jean Pruvost, a French dictionary expert, discussing the new edition of the Académie Française dictionary, its history, and its influence on the French language.

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FranceLanguageFrenchDictionaryPublicationAcademie

Académie FrançaiseInstitut De FranceOxford UniversityCambridge UniversityAcadémie Royale Espagnole

Jean PruvostEmmanuel MacronHélène Carrère D'encausseGeorges DuhamelPierre Larousse

What is the concrete influence of the Académie Française dictionary in 2024?: The Académie Française dictionary's influence is both conscious (easy access via the internet) and unconscious (impact on language through its defining methodology and consistently used examples). Its free availability and clear definitions make it a valuable tool for learners and speakers of French worldwide.
Given that this edition began in 1992, wouldn't it be partially obsolete upon publication?: While the printed edition might seem outdated upon release, its digital counterpart is continually updated via feedback and digital links. Other dictionaries, such as the 'Trésor de la langue française,' also demonstrate that core vocabulary remains relatively stable over time.
What makes the publication of the new edition of the Académie Française dictionary an important event?: The release of the 9th edition of the Académie Française dictionary is a significant event due to its 5-century history, free online availability, and over 60,000 entries with etymological information and digital links.
Why has it taken so long to produce a new edition of the dictionary, with the last one dating back to 1935?: The slow pace of publication, with the previous edition dating back to 1935, is attributed to the need for thoroughness and the benefit of hindsight. The digital edition, however, addresses this issue.
Does the infrequent publication of the Académie Française dictionary make it outdated compared to the annual updates of the Larousse and Robert dictionaries?: The Académie Française dictionary differs from annually updated dictionaries like Larousse and Robert. The former is a comprehensive resource offering in-depth analysis, while the latter focuses on current usage. They are complementary rather than competitive.

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