annuaires
Annuaires, the plural of annuaire, are reference works that compile lists of names, organizations, places, and topics, often including addresses, telephone numbers, and other identifying details. They function as searchable catalogs designed to help readers locate people or entities and to provide contextual information about them. Traditionally published in print, annuaires can cover a specific domain (for example commerce, professional associations, or public administration) or a broader public who live in a given country or region. The term also encompasses annual reference volumes, such as almanacs or yearbooks that include statistical data and calendar information.
Historically, annuaires emerged in the Middle Ages and became widespread with the growth of trade, governance,
Entries in annuaires are typically arranged alphabetically or by category, and may include names, addresses, phone