Overview

• The French Academy presented its ninth edition dictionary to President Macron, marking the completion of a project that began in 1986.
• Critics argue that the dictionary is outdated, missing contemporary terms like 'smartphone' and 'emoji', despite adding 21,000 words.
• The new edition includes gender-neutral terms for job titles, reflecting some modern social changes but still lacks comprehensive updates.
• The dictionary is available for free online, offering 59,000 words, but its relevance is questioned compared to faster-updating commercial dictionaries.
• Discussions for the tenth edition have already begun, highlighting ongoing debates about the Academy's approach to language evolution.