Sunday, May 5, 2024

Beyoncé earns entry into France's Petit Larousse Dictionary - FOX 8 Local First - Dictionary

(WVUE) - Beyoncé will be immortalized in the Petit Larousse Illustré, a notable French dictionary that updates its entries annually, according to the UK’s The Times. She joins a select group of 40 influential figures from around the world chosen for inclusion this year.

The dictionary describes her as an “American singer of R&B and pop.” The definition also acknowledges her Louisiana Creole roots. However, it omits mention of her recent ventures into country music.

Beyoncé's inclusion was not automatic; a jury selects about 150 words and notable individuals each year who resonate with the French-speaking public.

Other celebrities added to the dictionary this year include Cate Blanchett, LeBron James, and filmmaker Christopher Nolan of “Oppenheimer” fame.

Carine Girac-Marinier, head of dictionaries and encyclopedias, emphasized that the updates reflect the Larousse founder’s dedication to “excellence and promotion of French culture.”

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