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Encyclopédie Larousse
Éditions Larousse lists its registered office at 21 rue du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France.
What it is
Encyclopédie Larousse is a free web encyclopedia with a homepage search field and a large collection of entries. Larousse lists 135,000 definitions, 90,000 articles, and 92,000 synonyms. Content is provided as text and images, with featured subjects including Impressionism, Napoleon I, the Renaissance, Africa, and the Second World War. The site is published by Éditions Larousse, a French simplified joint-stock company headquartered in Paris. Its credits identify editorial staff, advisers, and contributors to the encyclopedia and related dictionaries. Microsoft Ireland Ltd. hosts the site, according to the legal credits. Éditions Larousse says it has appointed a data protection officer reachable at Hachette Livre in Vanves, France. The terms of use apply to website access and use and were updated on 28 July 2023. Reproduction requests for text or drawings must provide specified usage details and take at least 30 days to process; photographs are not authorized for reproduction.
For and against
For
- Free access through the web
- 135,000 definitions listed
- 90,000 articles listed
- 92,000 synonyms listed
- Text and image content
Against
- Photograph reproduction is not authorized
- Text and drawing requests require at least 30 days
- Terms were updated on 28 July 2023
The verdict
Encyclopédie Larousse provides a broad, searchable reference collection at no cost. Visitors should note the stated reproduction process and restrictions when reusing content.
Who it suits
Encyclopédie Larousse suits web visitors seeking free reference entries, definitions, articles, and synonyms. Its search field and featured topics provide direct ways to browse the collection.
Plans and prices
Encyclopédie Larousse en ligne
135 000 définitions · 90 000 articles · 92 000 synonymes
Read 11 Oct 2026 · larousse.fr
On the record
- Contributors
- The credits page names editorial staff, advisers and contributors to the encyclopedia and related dictionaries.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Coverage
- The homepage lists 135,000 definitions, 90,000 articles and 92,000 synonyms.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Featured topics
- The homepage features articles on subjects including Impressionism, Napoleon I, the Renaissance, Africa and the Second World War.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- The legal credits page says the site is hosted by Microsoft Ireland Ltd.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy contact
- Éditions Larousse says it has appointed a data protection officer, reachable at Hachette Livre in Vanves, France.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- Larousse.fr is a site of Éditions Larousse, a French simplified joint-stock company.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Reproduction requests
- Requests to reproduce text or drawings must include specified usage details and have a minimum processing time of 30 days; Larousse says it does not authorize reproduction of photographs.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Search
- Visitors can search the encyclopedia from its homepage.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Technical support
- For a site access error reading “Forbidden,” Larousse advises deleting browser cookies.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Terms
- The site’s terms of use state that they apply to access and use of the Larousse website and were updated on 28 July 2023.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- What it is
- An online encyclopedia with a search field and a collection of encyclopedia entries.larousse.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
