French history

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   Which authoritative French institution was founded in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu to oversee the French language and traditionally has forty members, also known as 'les immortels'?

   

   • Académie française
   • Collège de France
   • Alliance Française
   • Institut de France

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   Answer: Académie françaiseThe Académie française was officially founded in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu under King Louis XIII. The forty elected members are traditionally referred to as 'les immortels' due to their motto 'À l'immortalité'.

   Source: Académie française - Wikipedia

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   In which year did the Académie française publish the very first edition of its authoritative dictionary ('Dictionnaire de l'Académie française'), laying the foundation for official French spelling?

   

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   Answer: 1694The first edition of the Dictionnaire de l'Académie française was published in 1694 under the reign of Louis XIV after decades of preparation.

   Source: Dictionnaire de l'Académie française — Wikipédia

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