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French dictionary in 50 year ‘life-changing word' game

What era-defining, “life-changing” words appeared the year you were born? French dictionary le Petit Robert has created an online game revealing exactly that, in celebration of 50 years of the publication.

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Birthday

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French dictionary in 50 year ‘life-changing word' game

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