Collins French Concise, 5th Edition

by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Overview

This practical, versatile edition of the Collins French Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today’s language with more than 200,000 entries and translations. This is the most complete guide to grammar offered in a French dictionary, and includes all the information needed to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061998638
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/15/2010
Series:	Collins Language Series
Pages:	1131
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 2.10(d)

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HarperCollins French Concise Dictionary, 3e

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By G.M. HarperCollins

HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Copyright © 2006 G.M. HarperCollins
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ISBN: 006057576X

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Introduction

You may be starting French for the first time, or you may wish to extend your knowledge of the language. Perhaps you want to read and study French books, newspapers and magazines, or perhaps simply have a conversation with French speakers. Whatever the reason, whether you're a student, a tourist or want to use French for business, this is the ideal book to help you understand and communicate. This modern, user-friendly dictionary gives priority to everyday vocabulary and the language of current affairs, business, computing and tourism, and, as in all Collins dictionaries, the emphasis is firmly placed on contemporary language and expressions.

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Table of Contents

	Introduction	vi
	Abbreviations used in the dictionary	viii
	Phonetic symbols	x
	French verb forms	xii
	Numbers	xiv
	Time and date	xvi
	French-English	453
	English-French	877
	Using the Grammar
	Contents	4
	Grammar	255