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Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English/English-French (French Edition) (Paperback)

Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English/English-French (French Edition)

The Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English / English-French is the ideal companion for anyone who wishes to learn or become more fluent in contemporary French. This latest edition includes • 100,000 entries and 130,000 translations • revised cultural notes providing essential background information for the American reader • an improved page design that makes using the dictionary even easier • French verb-conjugation tables A user-friendly format and a rich array of features make this an essential tool for reading and writing, translation and schoolwork.

About the Author

The Larousse editorial team includes many language and reference experts based in countries around the world. In this way the linguistic team keeps it’s finger on the pulse of living languages as spoken by the native language speakers of these countries.

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Pocket Oxford German Dictionary (Paperback)

Pocket Oxford German Dictionary

Authoritative, affordable, portable, and up-to-date, the new fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford German Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary German and English. Hundreds of new words from German and English have been added, ranging from computing and technology to health and lifestyle, based on findings from Oxfords English and German Language Reading Programs. Moreover, this handy reference book also includes extensive sections on grammar, culture, and communication, giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of German culture. The grammar supplement highlights key points of German grammar, including verb tables for quick reference. The section on culture offers lively and useful information on life in the German-speaking world, covering everything from politics to weddings. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence, including example letters, email (more…)

Rick Steves’ French Phrase Book and Dictionary (Paperback)

Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary

Bonjour! From ordering a cafe au lait in Paris to making new friends in the Loire Valley, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling; an English-French and French-English dictionary; the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Louvre. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves’ French Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler’s sac a dos.

Language Notes

Text: English, French
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