The Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

The Oxford-Hachette College French Dictionary offers: Real French: the up-to-date wordlist and detailed examples are based on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language to give the truest picture of French as it is used today Over 80,000 words and phrases, and over 1150,000 translations: every word, meaning and translation has been rigorously scrutinized to ensure that the dictionary covers the words and expressions users really need at this level Business,...
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The Oxford-Hachette College French Dictionary offers: Real French: the up-to-date wordlist and detailed examples are based on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language to give the truest picture of French as it is used today Over 80,000 words and phrases, and over 1150,000 translations: every word, meaning and translation has been rigorously scrutinized to ensure that the dictionary covers the words and expressions users really need at this level Business, computing, current affairs and French correspondence: the language of business, computing and current affairs is covered and a unique guide to writing letters in French and understanding small ads gives invaluable support Grammar notes and translation tips: complex and frequently-used words in English - like for, might, that - are explained and translated in special grammar boxes, while translation tips throughout the text - at entries like again, until and whether - show users how best to deal with the differences between French and English Help with vocabulary building: words and expressions from key vocabulary areas - such as forms of address, games and sports, shops, trades and professions - are grouped together in language panels for instant reference