Published on 2025-08-14
Accented words are sorted in reverse
The alphabetical sorting of accented words follows a surprising rule. If several terms share the same rank, the accents are compared starting from the end of the word. This method thus allows to distinguish between words like élève and élevé.
Classement alphabétiqueLigatures, lettres accentuées et majuscules
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