The book "Attempts at a universal dictionary, containing in general all the words of the French language, both old and modern, as well as terms of all sciences and arts" was written by Antoine Furetier. This work, published in 1690, is one of the first attempts to create a universal dictionary of the French language. The author offers descriptions and explanations of more than 20,000 words and terms covering a wide range of subjects from scientific to artistic. "Attempts of a universal dictionary" became an important source for the study of the French language and culture in the 17th century.