French Dictionary of Information Technology »

Terry Pyper is an experienced technical translator.

Given the recent advances in telecommunications and the fact that the French lead the field in many aspects of information technology, this will be a valuable tool for students, translators and interpreters. The author has himself worked for a number of years as a technical translator and the dictionary reflects his knowledge and practical experience. 30,000 entries in each language cover terminology used in telecommunications, electronics and computer science, and developments in related disciplines such as the design and manufacture of printed circuits and components, installation, testing, maintenance and software programming.

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Approximately 30,000 entries in each langauge cover not only terminology used in telecommunications, electronics and computer science, but also developments in related disciplines such as the design and manufacture of printed circuits and components, installation, testing, maintenance and software programming. Vocabulary relating to satellite communications, microcomputers, office automation, and data bases, among others, is also included. There is a single A-Z listing for each language, with abbreviations in common use listed as headwords and with the full form also given. Compounds and phrases are also fully covered. No pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)