If you are unable to locate the official pack (e.g., your Autodesk Account is deactivated), consider these workarounds:

Open AutoCAD 2017 and click the (question mark) icon in the top right. Select Download Language Packs .

Yes, but only if you have AutoCAD LT 2017. The language packs are version-specific and work on both full AutoCAD and LT.

: Follow the on-screen instructions. Once finished, click Finish or Terminer . Switching to French

Specific language packs are available for specialized toolsets: AutoCAD 2021 Language Packs - Autodesk

If no shortcut is created, go to the Windows Start Menu, navigate to All Apps > Autodesk > AutoCAD 2017 , and select the French version. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Ensure no AutoCAD processes are running (check Task Manager).

When transitioning between English and French interfaces, command execution changes. In the French version of AutoCAD, standard commands are translated (e.g., LINE becomes LIGNE ). If you are accustomed to English shortcuts but find yourself working within the French interface, you can bypass the localization by placing an underscore ( _ ) before any standard English command (e.g., typing _LINE into the French command line). Clean Uninstallation Procedures