This is normal. Language packs do not appear in Windows "Add or Remove Programs." They are integrated into the base AutoCAD installation. To uninstall, you must reinstall the base AutoCAD (English) and select "Remove language pack" during setup.
| Feature | French Language Pack | AutoCAD 2017 French (Standalone) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base OS Language | Any | French Windows required for best results | | Install size | +1.2 GB | Full 6 GB | | Switching back to English | Yes (via shortcut) | No (uninstall required) | | Legal metrology (French units) | Partial (UI only) | Full (includes legal surveyor tools) | | Price | Free (with English license) | Same as English license |
Autodesk discontinued official language packs after AutoCAD 2017 (moving to built-in language switching via Autodesk Account in 2018+). Consequently:
En contexte pédagogique, un logiciel dans la langue maternelle des étudiants abaisse la barrière d’entrée. Les écoles d’architecture et d’ingénierie francophones peuvent enseigner les principes de la CAO sans contraindre l’élève à jongler avec une interface étrangère. Le pack français d’AutoCAD 2017 facilite l’apprentissage des workflows, permet des supports pédagogiques cohérents et favorise une montée en compétence plus rapide : l’étudiant passe moins de temps à traduire mentalement les commandes et plus de temps à concevoir.
AutoCAD 2017 is now several generations old (the current version is AutoCAD 2026). However, the French language pack for 2017 remains critically relevant for several reasons:
Pro Tip: You can even have both language versions open simultaneously (using two shortcuts) to cross-reference commands or train new users.
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