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French Language Studies
"Clearer typefaces and a more open page layout, with sub-headings set down, make for easier consultation, while navigation through the alphabetical listings is aided by the grey bars on the outside margin which provide a thumb-index effect ... practical, clear and easy to consult"
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Authoritative and up to date, this third edition of the Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary French and English. The grammar supplement provides full information on all the key points of French and English grammar, including verb tables for quick reference, and a correspondence section gives example letters, emails, CVs, and new help with text messaging. Language is now studied in the context of its culture, so the existing culture section has been revised and expanded to offer lively and useful information on life in the French-speaking world - everything from political institutions to how weddings are celebrated. The Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the perfect reference for student and adult learners needing an affordable, portable dictionary.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having now lived in France for just over one year and still needing to drastically improve my comprehension of the French language, I felt it would be useful to have a quality pocket dictionary to complement the large hard back version kept at home, thus allowing me to check the meaning of words as I came across them. Small travel guides are fine for most day to day activities, such as restaurant menu translation, travel related information etc. however you are forever coming across words that you don't understand or fully understand in their context. I have found this dictionary very comprehensive and invaluable as a translation aid, its provision of example word usage helps you to understand the different meanings and context within a sentence or phrase. In addition to its standard French to English and English to French translations, I also found it's sections on areas such as public holiday's, cultural information and letter writing advice very useful - an added bonus. My only two criticisms about the dictionary are one, its size and possibly its weight. The title "pocket .... dictionary" is perhaps a little misleading, it measurements are approximately 13 x 19.5 x 4.5cm and it weighs 0.75Kg, at touch too large to carry in one's pocket as you go about your daily business. In saying that it's fine for keeping in the car or carrying in a small day rucksack and perfect as a second dictionary for the office. Secondly, as a dictionary intended for "pocket" use, a version with a flexible binding as opposed to standard paper back would be perfect.
50 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A word of warning, this book is not exactly a pocket edition. I've just received my copy today and it is huge. I was expecting a handy pocket dictionary, but instead it is a mighty 8" x 5" and 2" thick.
It may well be a great dictionary, but don't expect to carry it around in your pocket. Hence, 4 Stars for the misleading title.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have no complaints with the content of this dictionary - the words are clearly defined and useful idioms appear at the end of the definitions. But it is far too big to be a pocket dictionary and the pages in mine are starting to fall out after a few months' use. This means that it is hardly a reference book to keep at home either. Very disappointing indeed and I would not have bought it had I known. I now own the Collins French Dictionary and Grammar (which I have also reviewed) and which has an excellent grammar/verb section with all you need for GCSE with easy-to-follow examples. This one is still in good shape after two years of intensive use.
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Content good but very badly 'bound' (actually more like 'stuck').
I received a copy as a present for Christmas.I returned it as the printing was smeared. The replacement copy I received fell apart within weeks of using it in the home. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JL
Suits my needs 100%
I bought this dictionary so I can quickly look up words while I read books or articles. I have Le Petit Robert, but I don't find it convenient to use for quick reference. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kat B.
Very poor binding
The fact that this "Pocket" edition would require a very large pocket, did not worry me; I wanted a desk dictionary anyway. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mature French student
Excellent book for A level students
I bought this book for my daughter who is studying A Level french. It has everything and more that she needs and she has found it invaluable. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Anon
Big pocket needed!
This Hachette is comprehensive and really easy to use. I purchased it for the Open University French course. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Dr. E. J. Elliott
The pages just keep falling out- a disgrace from Oxford Dictionaries
This was a great dissapointment, especially from a reputable publisher like oxford dictionaries. The quality of the "binding" is deplorable and more and more pages keep becoming... Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by James R T Dick
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