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101 French Idioms (101... Language Series) (Paperback)

by Jean-Marie Cassagne (Author), Luc Nisset (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary (1 Jan 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0844212903
ISBN-13: 978-0844212906
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Intermediate This whimsical collection of colloquialisms entertains students while providing insight into French-language idioms, customs, and humor. Grouped according to theme — from "Our Animal Friends" to "Speaking About the Body" to "Food for Thought" — the idioms are illustrated with humorous cartoons that provide keys to understanding the literal and real meanings.

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HUMOROUSLY ILLUSTRATED TO SUGGEST BOTH THE LITERAL AND ACTUAL MEANING OF THE EXPRESSION. LITERAL AND IDIOMATIC TRANSLATIONS PROVIDED. EXPRESSIONS GROUPED ACCORDING TO THEME. DIALOGUES OR BRIEF NARRATIVES PROVIDE A COMMUNICATIVE CONTEXT FOR

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203 of 203 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun way to improve understanding of the French language, 7 Mar 2001

By	mardigras52@hotmail.com (Donegal, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This book is a fun,entertaining book that helps learners of the language grasp colloquialisms that they wouldn't understand otherwise e.g.-<Tomber dans pommes>(to fall into apples)means to faint!The idiom is given in a conversation to help understand what context it should be used in and these conversations are translated at the back of the book.But the best thing about this book are the comical drawings that illustrate each idiom.This gives the impression that the book has a more lighthearted approach to understanding and teaching French.A refreshing book for those wanting to speak more like a native or those who just want a more enjoyable way to improve their French.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and useful!, 15 Mar 2006

By	Cazzandra (Guildford UK) - See all my reviews

I *love* this book. I bought it because of a recommendation by another reader and it's everything they promised. It had me in fits of laughter and I started using the idioms immediately because the pictures and the explanations show you the circumstances where the idiom is appropriate. I surprised the French speakers I know by my sudden use of apt figurative language. It really is fun to be able to use these sayings. The cartoons are amusing and each one is followed by a dialogue where the saying is used so you can see how it will fit into a conversation. I couldn't stop using them but luckily the people I was addressing were tolerant and highly amused.

There are 101 idioms with cartoons, followed by a dialogue or a description. At the back are translations of the dialogues and a list of the idioms in alphabetical order and by key images. So, if you know you want to something to do with 'dogs' for example, you can look up dog and find the idioms associated with that image.

I can't recommend this highly enough. It helps you practise your French without even realising that's what you are doing. I'm intending to order the proverbs as well! it is a real bargain. It was worth that just for the laughter it brought.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 101 French Idioms, 3 Jun 2007

By	J. Jeeves "valleygirl" (Bridgend, South Wales) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I totally agree with the other reviewers (on whose recommendation I bought this book). I am a 'returner' to French, having learned it at school and college, but not having actively used the language for several years. I have also bought another, advanced French course, but wanted something else that would be fun to learn; this is certainly it!

Although it is both funny and witty, it is not only that. As well as a literal and figurative translation, the book gives a typical dialogue of how each idiom may be used. I have already learned some excellent phrases, which should liven up my dialogue when I visit France. I am also thinking of buying a copy for my French friend who's learning English, as it would also be good for a learner from the French person's perspective too. Well done Jean-Marie Cassagne on a first class product. I am now going to purchase the accompanying volume, French Proverbs and hope to enjoy that, too.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Language fun
This book of idioms is fun but they are difficult to remember and so use! They are useful if the idiom is heard and the book is then good for a reference.

Published 9 months ago by Ms. S. Vigneswaren

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, useful and funny
I'm not a French speaker or learner myself, but bought this as a gift for a friend who is tackling the language. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Peter Alexander

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