Author: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062844903
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
A revised and updated seventh edition of the popular English-French dictionary, featuring more than 200,000 entries and translations as well as a comprehensive grammar section packed with helpful examples—the ultimate language reference for students, travelers, and business professionals. Up to the minute, the Collins French Concise Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today’s language in a practical, user-friendly format. Inside you’ll find more than 95,000 references and upwards of 135,000 translations, including the latest business, media, and French cultural terms, and the most complete guide to grammar available in a French dictionary. Comprehensive yet clear, modern, and easy to navigate, Collins French Concise Dictionary, 7th Edition contains all the information you’ll need to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story.
Collins French Concise, 7th Edition
Author: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062844903
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
A revised and updated seventh edition of the popular English-French dictionary, featuring more than 200,000 entries and translations as well as a comprehensive grammar section packed with helpful examples—the ultimate language reference for students, travelers, and business professionals. Up to the minute, the Collins French Concise Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today’s language in a practical, user-friendly format. Inside you’ll find more than 95,000 references and upwards of 135,000 translations, including the latest business, media, and French cultural terms, and the most complete guide to grammar available in a French dictionary. Comprehensive yet clear, modern, and easy to navigate, Collins French Concise Dictionary, 7th Edition contains all the information you’ll need to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062844903
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
A revised and updated seventh edition of the popular English-French dictionary, featuring more than 200,000 entries and translations as well as a comprehensive grammar section packed with helpful examples—the ultimate language reference for students, travelers, and business professionals. Up to the minute, the Collins French Concise Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today’s language in a practical, user-friendly format. Inside you’ll find more than 95,000 references and upwards of 135,000 translations, including the latest business, media, and French cultural terms, and the most complete guide to grammar available in a French dictionary. Comprehensive yet clear, modern, and easy to navigate, Collins French Concise Dictionary, 7th Edition contains all the information you’ll need to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story.
Speaking Better French
Author: Saul H. Rosenthal
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1587368374
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This book will help you use the little key words and expressions that you'll need every day in French conversation. They are the French equivalents of English expressions like: "just in case", "as soon as", "in spite of", "provided that", and many others. You might use an idiom like "sowing his wild oats" once in ten years, but you hear and use expressions like "just in case" and "as soon as" all the time. You need to know them! They make the language flow. In addition you'll learn how to use the most common everyday expressions from colloquial spoken French, like "Pas de problème", "Quelle horreur", "J'en ai marre", and "Ne te casse pas la tête." The key words and expressions are individually discussed and illustrated in phrases and sentences, each with a discussion of context so that you will become more comfortable with them. Not only will you recognize these expressions and key words if you hear or read them, but you will be able to use them yourself. This book will be a pleasure for you. It's one of those rare finds, a book that is both very useful and also fun to read!
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1587368374
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This book will help you use the little key words and expressions that you'll need every day in French conversation. They are the French equivalents of English expressions like: "just in case", "as soon as", "in spite of", "provided that", and many others. You might use an idiom like "sowing his wild oats" once in ten years, but you hear and use expressions like "just in case" and "as soon as" all the time. You need to know them! They make the language flow. In addition you'll learn how to use the most common everyday expressions from colloquial spoken French, like "Pas de problème", "Quelle horreur", "J'en ai marre", and "Ne te casse pas la tête." The key words and expressions are individually discussed and illustrated in phrases and sentences, each with a discussion of context so that you will become more comfortable with them. Not only will you recognize these expressions and key words if you hear or read them, but you will be able to use them yourself. This book will be a pleasure for you. It's one of those rare finds, a book that is both very useful and also fun to read!
French Faux Amis
Author: Saul H. Rosenthal
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1604942207
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
"Bringing together all the faux amis from three previous books, and more, in a newly revised and improved edition."--P. [1] of cover.
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1604942207
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
"Bringing together all the faux amis from three previous books, and more, in a newly revised and improved edition."--P. [1] of cover.
French Anglicisms
Author: Saul H. Rosenthal
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1463577877
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
We are so used to hearing about all the French words that are found in English and about how purist the French are about their language, that we don't realize how many English words have migrated into French. You'll be astonished by how many English words are used in French. French is inundated with them! Swamped with them! Most are native English words, but surprisingly, some were originally French words which moved into English long ago, evolved a different meaning, and then moved back to French with the new meaning as anglicismes. English words aren't always taken into French with the same spelling and usage as they have in our language. For example, you'll encounter le week-end, which has gained a hyphen, and le warning which doesn't mean "the warning" in a general sense, but specifically means the emergency lights or flashers on a car. Some words are specific to certain sports, like l'uppercut or le football, or to other activities, such as playing bridge, while other words which are general in English have only limited meanings in French. An example is le slice, which only refers to golf and tennis, and not to a slice of melon, for instance. Some words are so well integrated into French that the average Frenchman wouldn't be aware that they are words of English origin. At the other extreme are words that that same Frenchman would recognize immediately as English words even though he uses them without reflection (much as we would say ravioli and pizza are Italian words, or taco and tamale are Mexican Spanish words). All these words will be marked as anglicisme or mot anglais in a French dictionary like Le Petit Robert, and the use of some of them would be frowned on in formal speech or writing, but many are very widely used in normal casual speech. You'll find it a fascinating book. READ WHAT PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS OF FRENCH AND OTHERS HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT EARLIER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: I think your books are wonderful. You have made a fantastic contribution to the French language profession. --- Prof. Judy Baughin, Raymond Walters College You have done a real service to learners of French...This is important work. --- Prof. John Romeiser, U. of Tenn. I have to say your Key Words and Expressions is just the kind of book I would have liked to have had when I was teaching myself French oh-so-many years ago. --- Prof. John Moran, Dir.Language Programs, NYU If you really want to learn spoken French, you need this book (Key Words). You'll need other books as well, you'll need audio materials, and you'll need live language experience. But this book is a necessity. ---- reader reviewer amazon.com I love the Faux Amis, especially the relaxed, conversational presentation. ---- Prof. Norman Shapiro, Wesleyan U. Your little books are great! ---- Prof. AG Fralin, Washington and Lee U. I absolutely *love* Faux Amis. It's so well done. --- Prof. Herta Rodina, Ohio U. I love your books! They are easy to navigate, and they are extremely useful to non-native French speakers. ---- Prof. John Turvaville, U. of Tenn. Perhaps the most amazing thing about this book (Key Words) is that it took until 2007 for anyone to think of writing it! ---- reader reviewer amazon.com The books are excellent.---- Prof. Luke Bouvier, U. of Mass, Amherst I've been perusing Key Words for the past couple of days and it's great fun... What a great idea for a book! --- Prof. Herta Rodina, Ohio U. This (Key Words)is easily one of the best and most important French resources I own (and I've got dozens of them)... It's amazing, absolutely amazing how this book has improved my understanding of spoken French. - reader reviewer, amazon.com I wish Rosenthal had written Rules for the Gender of French Nouns twenty years ago when I was a student. - Stephen Hedge, review in "The French Review"
Publisher: Saul Rosenthal
ISBN: 1463577877
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
We are so used to hearing about all the French words that are found in English and about how purist the French are about their language, that we don't realize how many English words have migrated into French. You'll be astonished by how many English words are used in French. French is inundated with them! Swamped with them! Most are native English words, but surprisingly, some were originally French words which moved into English long ago, evolved a different meaning, and then moved back to French with the new meaning as anglicismes. English words aren't always taken into French with the same spelling and usage as they have in our language. For example, you'll encounter le week-end, which has gained a hyphen, and le warning which doesn't mean "the warning" in a general sense, but specifically means the emergency lights or flashers on a car. Some words are specific to certain sports, like l'uppercut or le football, or to other activities, such as playing bridge, while other words which are general in English have only limited meanings in French. An example is le slice, which only refers to golf and tennis, and not to a slice of melon, for instance. Some words are so well integrated into French that the average Frenchman wouldn't be aware that they are words of English origin. At the other extreme are words that that same Frenchman would recognize immediately as English words even though he uses them without reflection (much as we would say ravioli and pizza are Italian words, or taco and tamale are Mexican Spanish words). All these words will be marked as anglicisme or mot anglais in a French dictionary like Le Petit Robert, and the use of some of them would be frowned on in formal speech or writing, but many are very widely used in normal casual speech. You'll find it a fascinating book. READ WHAT PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS OF FRENCH AND OTHERS HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT EARLIER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: I think your books are wonderful. You have made a fantastic contribution to the French language profession. --- Prof. Judy Baughin, Raymond Walters College You have done a real service to learners of French...This is important work. --- Prof. John Romeiser, U. of Tenn. I have to say your Key Words and Expressions is just the kind of book I would have liked to have had when I was teaching myself French oh-so-many years ago. --- Prof. John Moran, Dir.Language Programs, NYU If you really want to learn spoken French, you need this book (Key Words). You'll need other books as well, you'll need audio materials, and you'll need live language experience. But this book is a necessity. ---- reader reviewer amazon.com I love the Faux Amis, especially the relaxed, conversational presentation. ---- Prof. Norman Shapiro, Wesleyan U. Your little books are great! ---- Prof. AG Fralin, Washington and Lee U. I absolutely *love* Faux Amis. It's so well done. --- Prof. Herta Rodina, Ohio U. I love your books! They are easy to navigate, and they are extremely useful to non-native French speakers. ---- Prof. John Turvaville, U. of Tenn. Perhaps the most amazing thing about this book (Key Words) is that it took until 2007 for anyone to think of writing it! ---- reader reviewer amazon.com The books are excellent.---- Prof. Luke Bouvier, U. of Mass, Amherst I've been perusing Key Words for the past couple of days and it's great fun... What a great idea for a book! --- Prof. Herta Rodina, Ohio U. This (Key Words)is easily one of the best and most important French resources I own (and I've got dozens of them)... It's amazing, absolutely amazing how this book has improved my understanding of spoken French. - reader reviewer, amazon.com I wish Rosenthal had written Rules for the Gender of French Nouns twenty years ago when I was a student. - Stephen Hedge, review in "The French Review"
English Grammar for Students of French
Author: Jacqueline Morton
Publisher: Olivia & Hill Press
ISBN: 9780934034296
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Publisher: Olivia & Hill Press
ISBN: 9780934034296
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography
Author: Philip Durkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199691630
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 737
Book Description
This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199691630
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 737
Book Description
This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.
An Encyclopedia of Language
Author: N.E. Collinge
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134977174
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
* Examines how language works, accounting for its nature, its use, its study and its history * Two comprehensive indexes of Topics and Technical Terms, and Names * Carefully illustrated to explain key points in the text `This rich repository of information on all aspects of language is a must for all libraries in higher education, schools and larger public libraries.' - Library Review `Each article has an excellent bibliography. In addition, there are comprehensive indexes of topics and technical terms and names. Highly recommended for all college and general public libraries.' - Choice `This important book is in many ways a state-of-the -art survey of current conceptions of, and approaches to, language, with generous references to more detailed sources. Each chapter has a good bibliography.' - Language International `A comprehensive guide ... with very thorough bibliographies ... Collinge's Encyclopedia is recommended to academic libraries.' - Reference Reviews `The bibliographies are an invaluable aid ... the editor is to be congratulated for having done an excellent job ... there are virtually no areas of language and linguistics that do not get a look in somewhere, and there is good signposting in the text itself.' - Nigel Vincent, Times Higher Education Supplement
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134977174
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
* Examines how language works, accounting for its nature, its use, its study and its history * Two comprehensive indexes of Topics and Technical Terms, and Names * Carefully illustrated to explain key points in the text `This rich repository of information on all aspects of language is a must for all libraries in higher education, schools and larger public libraries.' - Library Review `Each article has an excellent bibliography. In addition, there are comprehensive indexes of topics and technical terms and names. Highly recommended for all college and general public libraries.' - Choice `This important book is in many ways a state-of-the -art survey of current conceptions of, and approaches to, language, with generous references to more detailed sources. Each chapter has a good bibliography.' - Language International `A comprehensive guide ... with very thorough bibliographies ... Collinge's Encyclopedia is recommended to academic libraries.' - Reference Reviews `The bibliographies are an invaluable aid ... the editor is to be congratulated for having done an excellent job ... there are virtually no areas of language and linguistics that do not get a look in somewhere, and there is good signposting in the text itself.' - Nigel Vincent, Times Higher Education Supplement
Educational Times
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Author: Angus Stevenson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199601119
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1728
Book Description
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. This Luxury Edition is perfect for anyone looking to invest in a reliable resource for home, school, or office. It includes unique features such as cut thumb tabs, printed endpapers, ribbon marker, with coloured head and tailbands making it a centerpiece for all bookshelves. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary Luxury Edition presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This Luxury Edition also includes 12 months' of access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199601119
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1728
Book Description
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. This Luxury Edition is perfect for anyone looking to invest in a reliable resource for home, school, or office. It includes unique features such as cut thumb tabs, printed endpapers, ribbon marker, with coloured head and tailbands making it a centerpiece for all bookshelves. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary Luxury Edition presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This Luxury Edition also includes 12 months' of access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com.
Collins Robert French Concise Dictionary: Your Translation Companion
Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008320065
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This French to English and English to French dictionary is a collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, revised and updated with new words and phrases. The supplements on communication, education, and famous people of the French-and English-speaking worlds make this the perfect dictionary for use at university, college, home, or work"--Publisher's website
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008320065
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This French to English and English to French dictionary is a collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, revised and updated with new words and phrases. The supplements on communication, education, and famous people of the French-and English-speaking worlds make this the perfect dictionary for use at university, college, home, or work"--Publisher's website