Académie française

The Académie française is the preeminent French council for matters pertaining to the French language. Established in 1635, its primary role is to act as an official authority on the language, working towards standardizing and preserving it. Composed of forty members, known as "Immortals," the Académie is responsible for publishing the official dictionary of the French language. The recent news article highlights the Académie's dictionary in the context of the "Drawing Now" art fair in Paris. The article notes that while the dictionary is available digitally, the Académie's definitions may not always keep pace with contemporary artistic developments or evolving language usage. This underscores the Académie's ongoing role as a traditional institution grappling with modern trends and the dynamic nature of language.