The Oxford Color French Dictionary Plus

This edition of the Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus has up-to-date coverage of essential French, updated cultural notes, a 'Words you must know' section, games, and grammar help - all in a portable, durable format.

Fully revised and updated, this dictionary covers all the essential French vocabulary of everyday life. With extensive coverage, it presents over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations for those first learning French or for those simply needing a quick reference. It includes special treatment of key words--the frequently-used words that are the building blocks to learning the language. These words are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners access them easily and correctly. New warning symbols are provided to make slang and informal words and expressions instantly identifiable, and a glossary of grammatical terms as well as a short grammar guide offer extra help in communicating effectively. Additional features include a letter-writing guide, information on using e-mail, and games for developing dictionary skills, making this the ideal reference for anyone broadly curious about the French language.

Major new edition: fully-revised and up-to-date coverage of all the essential vocabulary of everyday life.Over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations: extensive coverage.Special treatment of key words: frequently-used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners use with them correctly.New warning symbols: to make slang and informal words and expressions instantly identifiable.A-Z of cultural information: to help students further their understanding of the French-speaking world.Model letters and sample CVs: to help with correspondenceShort grammar and glossary of grammatical terms: to aid effective communicationAdditional features: pronunciation shown for every French headword; table of regular and irregular French verbs; games to help develop dictionary skills.

Contains 48,000 words and phrases, translated from English to French and from French to English; and includes pronunciation guides, and verb tables.

With over 50,000 words and phrases, this dictionary provides clear definitions of the most useful words and expressions of the English and French languages today. Along with hundreds of do's and don'ts of grammar and usage, the book also features cross-word puzzles and word games.

This unique dictionary offer highly visible color headwords that make finding a particular definition especially easy. The Oxford French Color Dictionary offers 50,000 words and phrases, 70,000 translations, full guides to pronunciation, complete guidance on meanings and usage, and a helpful set of verb tables.