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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791496603321

Autore

Chalmers Marianne

Titolo

Oxford color French dictionary plus : French-English, English-French, français-anglais, anglais-français

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Oxford University Press, UK, 2004

ISBN

0-19-152482-4

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (641 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

CombleyRosalind

WedgeworthLaura

Disciplina

443/.21

Soggetti

English language

French language

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Introduction; The pronunciation of French; Glossary of grammatical terms; Abbreviations / Abréviations; French-English; Test yourself with word games; Calendar of French traditions, festivals, and holidays; A-Z of French life and culture; Letter-writing in French; English-French; French grammar; French verbs

Sommario/riassunto

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 identifiabl