“Bánh mì”, “skyr”, “asexual”: the “Petit Larousse illustré” gets a culinary and sexual update
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Among the new terms in the "Petit Larousse illustré" is umami, a Japanese word meaning "savory taste." (T&I studio/Getty Images)
“Asexual, she: Said of someone who does not feel desire or sexual attraction for anyone and has neither fantasy nor libido – In France, asexuality is considered a sexual orientation.” This is the definition of the term “asexual” , widely explored by Libé , which is offered in the 2026 edition of the Petit Larousse illustré to be published on May 21. A mark of recognition that the French language and society are evolving, far from the outdated vision of the Académie f
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