Larousse and Le Robert reveal new French words: narchomicide, crush, prompter, onigiri

The 2026 editions of Larousse and Le Robert dictionaries have announced their new entries, reflecting shifts in French society. Among the additions are 'narchomicide' (a murder linked to drug trafficking), 'crush' (a romantic infatuation), 'prompter' (a person who prompts AI or text generation), and 'onigiri' (a Japanese rice ball). The selections draw from social media, Japanese cuisine, and inclusion, highlighting evolving language usage.