Encyclopædia Universalis
Explore, Research, and Grow—En Français.
Expand horizons and language mastery with Encyclopædia Universalis, a comprehensive French-language resource that deepens research skills, builds cultural awareness, and supports advanced language learning through trusted, native-level content.
Rich, Reliable French-Language Materials
Engage native and advanced French learners with authentic materials that strengthen vocabulary, critical thinking, and cultural literacy. Fully written by native French authors and experts, Encyclopædia Universalis supports meaningful research and advanced comprehension through credible, compelling content.
Promote Language Learning While Meeting Standards
Support world language programs and bilingual curricula with a platform that aligns to national and state standards. With meticulously fact-checked, unbiased French-language resources, institutions can foster global citizenship while ensuring academic rigor.
Where Cultural Awareness Blossoms
Learning French isn’t just about words, it’s about perspective. Encyclopædia Universalis helps students explore history, science, and culture through the lens of French-speaking scholars, empowering them to see the world through a new language.
Where Language Learning Meets Real-World Research
Help students move beyond memorization to meaningful mastery. Encyclopædia Universalis combines the beauty of the French language with Britannica’s editorial rigor, providing a dynamic environment for authentic language and literacy growth.
Build Language and Literacy Confidence
Students use their French-language skills to search, read, and cite credible sources, gaining independence, accuracy, and fluency.
Make Learning Click and Connect
Videos, images, and interactive maps bring concepts to life, helping students visualize ideas, make cultural connections, and retain understanding.
Reach Every Learner
With built-in read-aloud functionality and reading levels ranging from Intermédiaire to Avancé, every learner can engage deeply and succeed at their own pace.
A Look Inside Encyclopædia Universalis
Immerse learners in an authentic French-language environment that builds vocabulary, research skills, and cross-cultural understanding—all through expertly verified, age-appropriate content.
Engaging Multimedia
Access 38,000 articles authored and signed by more than 6,400 contributors, including historians, professors, and Nobel Prize winners, all writing in native French.
Question of the Day
Encourage curiosity and engagement with daily quizzes that reinforce comprehension, expand vocabulary, and inspire independent learning.
Classification System
Browse through 22 themed categories, from arts and literature to science and medicine, to explore the full scope of human knowledge in French.
Mon Universalis
Save favorite articles, create personalized reading lists, and explore interactive educational activities, all within your own secure account.
Language Development Begins with Authentic Exposure
With thousands of expertly curated resources across disciplines, Encyclopædia Universalis gives learners the opportunity to experience French as it’s used by scholars, thinkers, and creators, fostering comprehension, confidence, and cultural fluency.
Hear it Out Loud
For auditory learners, every article includes a read-aloud option to reinforce pronunciation, tone, and rhythm of native French speakers.
Carte mentale (Mind Map)
Each article includes a “mind map” that visualizes related topics, helping students expand their research organically and make interdisciplinary connections.
The Quick-Click Cordial Dictionary
Click any word to view its definition instantly. The built-in Cordial Dictionary includes more than 120,000 entries and recognizes variations such as gender, number, and verb conjugation.
Compare Countries
Explore detailed maps and data by region or time period. Compare capital cities, languages, and population statistics to bring geography and culture to life.
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