Speech Engine Data (Français) 4.0
Speech Engine Data (Français) 4.0 is a language data pack for Nuance Dragon, the speech recognition and voice-control software. This component provides the French language model and acoustic data needed for Dragon to recognise and process French speech. It is not a standalone application but rather a required companion installation for French-language users of Dragon on macOS. The bundle is part of the Dragon ecosystem for professional dictation, voice command automation, and accessibility features.
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1 suggestionBased on the bundle ID, this appears to be a language data pack for Nuance Dragon rather than an independent application. Language data packs are not separately updatable — they ship and update as part of the Dragon application installation. If you are using an Intel-only version of Dragon, contact Nuance to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build of Dragon exists. If Nuance has released a native build, install that and the French language data will be included or updated automatically. If no native build is available, be aware that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 from macOS 28 in September 2028, at which point Dragon and all its language packs will stop working on that operating system. Nuance may have guidance on Apple Silicon compatibility on their website.
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