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How do I get Google Docs to use a French dictionary?

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I have Google Docs that are written in French. I've changed the language (File>Language>French) and this helps with spelling check and autocorrect. But I'd also like to use the Define feature to get the dictionary definition of a French word. I have French included in my Google account General settings for the web - but the Define feature only recognises English words. Here is an example doc:…

I have Google Docs that are written in French. I've changed the language (File>Language>French) and this helps with spelling check and autocorrect. But I'd also like to use the Define feature to get the dictionary definition of a French word.

I have French included in my Google account General settings for the web - but the Define feature only recognises English words.

Here is an example doc:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mh07SViV-1GRNta6kK3nLPA-hvGY6MjZ39JVfr3D90w/edit

Try the word "gouvernement".

Any suggestions?

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