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Dictionnaires Le Robert

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.

Overview

  • Industrybook publishing1
  • Websitewww.lerobert.com
  • Legal formpublic limited company with a board of directors (n.o.s.)1
Dictionnaire2
Photo: Thérèse Ottawa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

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

The story

Founded by Paul Robert.1

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