Author: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Publisher: Collins Reference

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780062233301

A major new edition of this bestselling dictionary, fully updated with over 3,000 new words and phrases in French and English With more than 350,000 entries and translations, the Collins Robert French College Dictionary is ideal for students and intermediate to advanced learners of French. With features to assist learning, this latest edition includes new language boxes to help with difficult words, pronunciation, and spelling pitfalls; special detailed entries to provide insight into French life and culture; a biographical supplement and timeline charting key figures and events from French history; and an updated Language in Action supplement with focus on written and oral communication, including Internet language. Clear color design and translation tips help guide users to the right translation quickly. Drawing on Collins' unique multi-million word databases of French and English, the Collins Robert French College Dictionary offers the most up-to-date and accurate picture of the French language as it is used today. With this eighth edition you will: Speak confidently: This edition offers the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including IT and computers—language crucial for today's lifestyle. Get it right: The in-depth treatment of regular and irregular verbs (such as avoir, faire, aller, and venir) as well as practical tips on spoken and written French make this dictionary the ideal tool for intermediate to advanced learners. Get there fast: The accessible color layout ensures that you will find the information you need quickly and easily.