Beyoncé’s Name to Be Included in French Dictionary: ‘American Singer of R&B and Pop’

Beyoncé’s name is about to go down in French history.

According to U.K. newspaper The Times and French outlet France 24, the “Break My Soul” singer, 42, is one of 40 people to be included in the Larousse dictionary, with her name highlighting her Louisiana Creole heritage.

Listed as a proper noun in the dictionary, Beyoncé’s entry reads, “American singer of R&B and pop.”

According to The Times, she is one of the several French and foreign personalities selected for 2024’s update of encyclopedic dictionary Petit Larousse Illustré, which was first published in 1905.

The names are drawn up by a jury, who drafts up a yearly list of 150 words and individuals who are known amongst French-speaking communities.

More than 150 new words have been added this year, according to Sky News.

Carine Girac-Marinier, head of dictionaries and encyclopedias at Larousse, told French news magazine Le Point that many of the words “reflect concerns, developments or strong movements this year.”

Per The Times, Girac-Marinier also said that it was important the people matched the “values of the Petit Larousse — excellence and promotion of French culture.”