A new edition of the Collins French Concise Dictionary, specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. This title is based on the most up-to-date edition of the Collins Robert French Dictionary and has additional features which should help users speak and write natural, accurate French.
With its colour presentation, it aims to be user-friendly. The text contains guidance on the pronunciation of words that are likely to cause problems, and warnings against "faux amis", that is, those words which look familiar, but do not mean what one would expect (for example, "librairie" does not mean "library"). Numerous grammar tips clarify points that students may be uncertain about and which commonly cause problems.
It is a practical book - ideal for advanced learners at school, college or in the world of business, contains over 150,000 references, including the latest business and Internet vocabulary. Information is presented in an approachable way - complicated terminology is avoided and learners are helped to find what they are looking for as quickly as possible. Important phrases are highlighted so that they will catch the user`s eye even if they are in a long and complex entry. There is in-depth coverage of entries relating to French life and culture, as well as a revised version of the "Language in Use" section.
With its colour presentation, it aims to be user-friendly. The text contains guidance on the pronunciation of words that are likely to cause problems, and warnings against "faux amis", that is, those words which look familiar, but do not mean what one would expect (for example, "librairie" does not mean "library"). Numerous grammar tips clarify points that students may be uncertain about and which commonly cause problems.
It is a practical book - ideal for advanced learners at school, college or in the world of business, contains over 150,000 references, including the latest business and Internet vocabulary. Information is presented in an approachable way - complicated terminology is avoided and learners are helped to find what they are looking for as quickly as possible. Important phrases are highlighted so that they will catch the user`s eye even if they are in a long and complex entry. There is in-depth coverage of entries relating to French life and culture, as well as a revised version of the "Language in Use" section.