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Book cover image of Just Enough French by D.L. Ellis

Authors: D.L. Ellis, F. Clark
ISBN-13: 9780071451390, ISBN-10: 0071451390
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: June 2005
Edition: 2ND

Author Biography: D.L. Ellis

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Book Synopsis

The perfect French phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion while traveling in Europe—especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience—this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough French covers all the standard phrase book topics—including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance—its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion.

This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel—such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.

	Using This Phrase Book	ix
	A Note on Pronunciation	xi
	Everyday Expressions	1
	Crossing the Border	3
	Meeting People	5
	Breaking the Ice	5
	Names	5
	Family	6
	Where You Live	7
	For the Businessman and Businesswoman	7
	Asking Directions	9
	Directions	12
	The Tourist Information Office	14
	Accommodations	16
	Hotel	16
	Camping and Youth Hosteling	21
	Rented Lodging	26
	General Shopping	31
	The Drugstore	31
	Vacation Items	34
	The Tobacco Shop	36
	Buying Clothes	38
	Replacing Equipment	42
	Shop Talk	44
	Shopping for Food	48
	Bread	48
	Cakes	49
	Ice Cream and Candy	51
	In the Supermarket	52
	Pionic Food	55
	Fruits and Vegetables	58
	Meat	61
	Fish	64
	Eating and Drinking Out	67
	Ordering a Drink	67
	Ordering a Snack	70
	In a Restaurant	71
	Understanding the Menu	74
	Health	77
	Problems: Complaints, Loss, and Theft	83
	Complaints	83
	Loss	84
	Theft	84
	The Post Office	86
	Telephoning	88
	Cashing Checks and Changing Money	91
	Automobile Travel	93
	Public Transportation	99
	Leisure and Entertainment	103
	Asking If Things Are Allowed	106
	Reference	108
	Public Notices	108
	Abbreviations	111
	Numbers	112
	Time	114
	Days	116
	Months, Dates, Seasons, and Years	118
	Public Holidays in France and Belgium	120
	Countries and Nationalities	120
	Department Store Guide	123
	Conversion Tables	125
	Clothing Sizes	127
	Do It Yourself: Some Notes on the French Language	128
	Index	137
	Maps of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and French-speaking Switzerland	141
	Map of French Canada	144