Street French Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus

Street French Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus

Author: David Burke

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1997-10-13

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780471168065

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If a French native told you that the new movie is a "turnip" (un navet), should you go see it? Or if a passerby calls you a "sausage" (une andouille), should you respond by saying thank you? The answer to both questions is an indisputable, "No!" But how would a nonnative speaker know this? Thanks to David Burke's newest book, there's no need "to hit your biscuit" (se frapper le biscuit; "to worry") any longer! The Street French Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus offers English equivalents and usage tips for over one thousand French terms, including slang words, idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms, and vulgarities. It also offers an extensive thesaurus featuring over one thousand French slang synonyms for common English words and phrases -- all destined to make you feel like an insider in no time.


Streetwise French Dictionary/thesaurus

Streetwise French Dictionary/thesaurus

Author: Ian Pickup

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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Understand and speak French slang! Add spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use French slang and expressions appropriately. "Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus" gets you talking like you're cool without getting into hot water! No more worries about embarrassing yourself or offending others. Find just the right expression instantly. Whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor. "Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus" is a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: More than 2,600 current terms and expressions A-Z thematic arrangement in 36 English themes and 157 subcategories Literal meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary Helpful illustrations of more than 20 typical Gallic gestures French-English dictionary/index cross-references all 2,600 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus "Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus" keeps you from being regarded as some clueless foreigner. If you're called "la grosse legume" (a big vegetable), you'll understand that it's a compliment (it means "VIP"). And you'll know that you have not a frog but a cat in your throat! ""J'ai une chat dans la gorge."" Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation--be it art, health, sex, or work--"Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus" will have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're "with it" in no time at all.


Street French 1

Street French 1

Author: David Burke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1996-04-17

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Street French I guides the reader through the colorful and popular world of French slang and colloquialisms by using dialogues, vocabulary lessons, word games, drills, crossword puzzles, and special inside tips for sounding like a native.


French Slang Dictionary

French Slang Dictionary

Author: Slang World

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-07-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Unlock the vibrant and colorful world of French slang with the "French Slang Dictionary: Mastering Everyday French." Whether you're a language enthusiast, a student, a traveler, or simply curious about the informal expressions that make French so dynamic, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource. Features: Extensive Collection: Over 500 entries of the most commonly used French slang words and phrases, covering the entire alphabet from A to Z. Detailed Explanations: Each slang term comes with a clear English explanation to help you understand its meaning and context. Practical Examples: Real-life example sentences show you how each slang word is used in everyday conversation, enhancing your ability to speak and understand authentic French. Cultural Insights: Learn about the cultural nuances and origins behind the slang, giving you a deeper appreciation of the language and its speakers. User-Friendly Format: Easy-to-navigate entries with cross-references make it simple to find the slang you need quickly. Who Is This Book For?: Students: Improve your French comprehension and add flair to your language skills with contemporary expressions. Travelers: Blend in with locals and make your travel experiences more authentic by speaking like a native. Professionals: Enhance your communication skills in informal settings, whether you're working in a French-speaking environment or networking with French colleagues. Language Enthusiasts: Deepen your love for French by exploring the playful and ever-evolving world of its slang. From casual chitchat to more nuanced expressions, "French Slang Dictionary" is your go-to guide for mastering the slang and informal speech that brings the French language to life. Get ready to speak French with confidence and flair!


The Slangman Guide to Street Speak 3

The Slangman Guide to Street Speak 3

Author: David Burke

Publisher: SLANGMAN PUBLISHING

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781891888229

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The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 3 continues the book series with even more popular slang and idioms that will help you understand any American!The 3rd book in the series introduces you to popular slang and idioms used in a variety of situations including dating ¿ everything from the pick up (¿beginning of a relationship¿) to the break up (¿end of a relationship¿) and everything in between!Once you learn all the slang used in dating, you¿ll definitely know if someone is either hitting on (¿flirting with¿) you or just not into (¿not interested in¿) you!The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 3 contains popular chapters on slang and idioms associated with:Dating & RelationshipsEmergency SituationsTelevision & EntertainmentTeens & Students (Jr. High through University)Being Politically CorrectSports (Popular Terms Used in Daily Conversations)Foreign Words that Americans Use Every DayAlliterations & Repeating WordsThe Slangman Files ¿ a special section in each chapter with slang & idioms used in categories


Street Spanish 1

Street Spanish 1

Author: David Burke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1997-10-09

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13:

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If a native Spanish speaker were to tell you that the pez gordo (fat fish) met a merengue (meringue) with lots of pasta (noodles) who is going to become his media naranja (half an orange), you may not know whether to offer your condolences or your congratulations — that is, unless you’ve read this first book in David Burke’s Street Spanish series. Street Spanish 1 lets you quickly become an insider by presenting some of the most popular slang terms used throughout the many Spanish-speaking countries. With the help of entertaining dialogues, word games and drills, crossword puzzles, and word searches, you’ll finally be able to understand the everyday language used on the street, in homes, offices, stores, and among family and friends.


Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus

Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus

Author: David Burke

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1999-04-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780471168348

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?Tus antepasados eran nobles? !Me estas tomando el pelo! (trans.): Your ancestors were royalty? You're pulling my leg! (lit.): Your ancestors are royalty? You're taking my hair! !La comida en este restauraniete esta para chuparse los dedos! (trans.): The fod in this restaurant id delicious! (lit.): The food in this restaurant is to suck one's fingers! While asking for directions, if a native speaker of Spanish were to tell you not to "eat your coconut" (comerse el coco) just because some "large onion" (cebollon) told you that your destination was "in the fifth pine tree" (en el quinto pino), you may not know whether to continue on your way or just give up and turn back -- that is, unless you've read David Burke's latest book in his Street Spanish series. The Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus offers English equivalents and usage tips for over one thousand Spanish terms, including slang words, idioms proverbs, colloquialisms, and vulgarities. It also offers an extensive thesaurus of naughty Spanish slang synonyms for common English words and phrases -- all destined to make you feel like an insider in no time.


More Street French

More Street French

Author: David Burke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Sophisticated travelers know it is impossible to really speak French without some guide to the subtle nuances of idiomatic expressions. Here is a book filled with expressions heard everyday in taxicabs, offices, in movies or on the streets.


French Slang Dictionary

French Slang Dictionary

Author: Georgette A. Marks

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780245604959

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The French Slang Dictionary has long been established as the most authoritative bilingual guide to French slang. In this fascinating volume, over 50,000 references cover the colloquial and idiomatic--as well as the truly outrageous. Featuring interesting French and English thesaurus sections, this book is essential and entertaining reading for all students of French.