Essais d'un dictionnaire universel / contenant généralement tous les mots François tant vieux que modernes, & les termes de toutes les Sciences & des Arts

Name: Essais d'un dictionnaire universel / contenant généralement tous les mots François tant vieux que modernes, & les termes de toutes les Sciences & des Arts
Author: Antoine Furetière

By Antoine Furetière

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A comprehensive lexicographical and encyclopedic compilation of French vocabulary, both archaic and contemporary, presenting definitions and technical explanations for terms from a wide range of arts and sciences—medicine, law, mathematics, astronomy, natural history, music, architecture, and mechanical trades. Entries supply etymologies, illustrative phrases, authors' names, brief histories, curiosities, and moral sentences, blending linguistic description with practical and scientific information. Prefatory material outlines the compiler's aim to supplement institutional dictionaries and to make specialized terminology accessible to readers while preserving and transmitting the language and knowledge.

About the Author

Antoine Furetière

Antoine Furetière was a French lexicographer and novelist, best known for his influential work "Essais d'un dictionnaire universel," which aimed to compile a comprehensive dictionary of the French language, including terms from various sciences and arts. His contributions to the development of the French language and lexicography were significant during the 17th century. In addition to his dictionary, Furetière authored the comedic novel "Le roman bourgeois," which reflects the social dynamics of his time. His works are notable for their blend of linguistic scholarship and literary creativity, marking him as a key figure in the evolution of French literature.