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This event is in the past.It took place on August 23, 2025 at Centre Culturel de Chine.

Exposition sur les premiers dictionnaires français-chinois 1
History Exhibition
Exposition sur les premiers dictionnaires français-chinois 2
Exposition sur les premiers dictionnaires français-chinois 3
Exposition sur les premiers dictionnaires français-chinois 4
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Exposition sur les premiers dictionnaires français-chinois

Invalides

Trace the linguistic bridge between France and China through rare early dictionaries. This free exhibition reveals how Jesuits first attempted to transcribe Chinese characters into Latin script, showcasing original works from the 16th century onward.

Historical linguistics
Sino-French relations
Free cultural exhibition
Academic deep dive

Tips

💰free entry, no reservation needed
🗣️"everything is translated" for non-Chinese speakers
📖includes 20-page booklet with dictionary excerpts

Centre Culturel de Chine

1 Bd de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris, France

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