French Academy

proper noun

An academy dedicated to the perfection of the French language and standards of usage, founded in the 17th century.

Meanings

proper nounthe French Academy
  1. An academy dedicated to the perfection of the French language and standards of usage, founded in the 17th century.

Translations

French Académie française
  • Académie françaiseacademy
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APA

French Academy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20Academy

MLA

“French Academy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20Academy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “French Academy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/French%20Academy.

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