Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

By Marie-Hڳelڲene Corrڳeard, Marie-Hélène Corréard, Oxford Dictionaries

Book Overview

Authoritative and up to date, this fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary French and English. Hundreds of new words from French and English have been added from computing and technology to health and lifestyle. This handy reference book also includes extensive sections on grammar, culture, and communication, providing the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of French culture. The grammar supplement provides full information on key points of French grammar, including verb tables for quick reference. The section on culture offers lively and useful information on life in the French-speaking world, covering everything from political institutions to how weddings are celebrated. The communication supplement offers guidance on writing all types of correspondence, including example letters, emails, and r sum s, and a guide to text messaging. Also new to this edition is a section on the Internet and online services. The Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the perfect reference for student and adult learners who need an affordable, portable dictionary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199576157
• ISBN13: 9780199576159
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 1040 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.1" x 2.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

would be 5 stars, if I lived in France and had a giant pocket

I just purchased this dictionary to help with some language related issues as I just moved to Montreal, and french is not my first language. As for the quality of the translations, who knows? I am not a linguist. I like: 1) The largish print, very easy to read and find items. 2) So far has all of the words I am looking for I don't like: 1) The title says this edition is 'Pocket'. DO NOT BE FOOLED! It measures 7.5 x 5.25 x 2 inches. Instead of pocket, think slightly bigger than a paperback book you would buy in the airport. That said, I bought this edition at a bookstore, and knew what I was getting into. 2) There is a culture section, that is focused entirely on culture in France. Makes me worried that there will be a day when I will want to translate some Quebecois word/ cultural term and it will not be there. It is not a big issue, and I guess I should have bought something with a Quebec bend.

Excellent French to English Dictionary

I have taken French for the last sixteen years in school and therefore have also used a variety of French to English / English to French dictionaries. This is by far one of the best that I have seen. Not only does it contain over 90,000 words and phrases, it has sections on French culture, holidays, how to write proper letters, weights and measures, and numbers. The font is easy to read and the book is small enough to take to class. This book is an absolute MUST have for the college student.