Académie Française
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The Académie Française, also known as the French Academy, is the principal French council for matters pertaining to the French language. The Académie was officially established in 1635 by Cardinal Ric
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Cardinal Richelieu, responsible for the establishment of the Académie
Raymond Poincaré was one of the five French heads of state who became members of the Académie Française. He is depicted wearing the habit vert, or green habit, of the Académie.
Bernard Dujon and his colleague Eric Westhof, wearing the "Habit vert" of the Institut de France
Amin Maalouf
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Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976. His native language is Arabic, and he writes in French. His works have been translated into over 40 languages.
Académie Française
…members other than clergy carry a ceremonial sword (l'épée). The members bear the cost of their uniforms themselves. The robes cost around $50,000, and Amin Maalouf said that his induction cost him some $230,000 overall. The swords can be particularly expensive as they are individually designed. Some new members…
Maalouf in 2016