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Founded by Paul Robert.1
Private company
Logo: lerobert.com3
French publisher of dictionaries
Dictionnaires Le Robert is a French publisher of dictionaries founded by Paul Robert. Its Petit Robert is often considered one of the authoritative single-volume dictionary of the French language. The founding members of the editorial board were the lexicographers, Alain Rey and Josette Rey-Debove.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Dictionnaires Le Robert (pronounced [diksjɔnɛːʁ lə ʁɔbɛʁ]) is a French publisher of dictionaries founded by Paul Robert. Its Petit Robert is often considered one of the authoritative single-volume dictionary of the French language.2
Founded by Paul Robert.1
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