This venerable institution, although somewhat dusty at the edges, remains a heeded voice in certain French circles.
Founded by Richelieu in 1635, the Academie’s rule over the standards of the French language, which includes a high level of protectionism, is embodied in the Dictionnaire de la Langue Française.
The Académie’s weekly meetings, which once a year become [...]

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