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Collins French Concise, 5th Edition (Collins Language) Paperback – Perpetual Calendar, June 15, 2010

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This practical, versatile edition of the Collins French Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of today’s language with more than 200,000 entries and translations. This is the most complete guide to grammar offered in a French dictionary, and includes all the information needed to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story.

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The Perfect Language Tool for Learners of French

Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need in French
Easy-to-use French grammar guide–the perfect complement to this dictionary
In-depth treatment of difficult words
Clear color layout and alphabet tabs help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily
Cultural notes provide insight into life in French-speaking countries

Ideal for intermediate learners

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collins Reference; Bilingual, Concise edition (June 15, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006199863X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061998638
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 1.84 x 7.75 inches

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Collins has been publishing dictionaries for almost 200 years and has an impressive heritage in creating market-leading language products. With a database of over 4.5 billion words Collins are constantly monitoring text from publications, websites and transcripts around the world to ensure their dictionaries are up-to-date. Collinsdictionary.com, Collins' free online dictionary, means that we now provide the sharpest snapshot of world languages.

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Brandon Solomon

Best book for advanced university level French class

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015

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This blessed book enabled me to survive one of the most difficult French classes I have ever endured. There is a reason this book was recommended by my professor and I am glad to have taken the advice.

This book contains idiomatic expressions that help you to form sentence structures on your own. I was able to use these expressions during my free writing portion of the class and its the only thing that kept my grade afloat until something stuck and I was able to actually learn the language foundations and not have to depend, so heavily, on this book.

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Hannah Lindley

Definitely recommend for intermediate French language learners

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021

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I purchased this product for a research paper. While the format of the grammatical explanations could have been a bit neater and more reader-friendly, it’s a great tool in a prescriptive sense. I certainly recommend it for intermediate French-language learners.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014

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After purchasing another *big book* dictionary (at twice the price) and not finding about 40% of the words I looked up I decided to give this dictionary and it's counterpart, "French-English Dictionary & Grammar", a try. I wish I had purchased these first! I have yet to enter a word that cannot be found. I am 100% satisfied with these purchases.

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Prince

Cover could be better

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013

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I ordered this dictionary so that I could look up unknown French words and expressions that could could pose a challenge to me in reading and writing, I was disappointed upon taking the dictionary out of the box. The cover is made up of soft and easily malleable paper which can not serve as a good protective shield for its content. I have used Collins Robert before and I can attest that the content is good just that as I teacher, I know with a soft cover like that, this dictionary will not last a semester in my classroom! I also got a Larousse dictionary and I was contemplating returning this one for a second Larousse but decided against it so that I could have variety!

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katmolly

Good choice

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014

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It is very easy to use and has the appropriate uses of the terms. The two different color types is very helpful as well. Being a new student of the language, it is most helpful. I went by recommendations found here and didn't go wrong.

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Jean-Pierre Eugster

Poor content, only suitable to French students beginning to learn English.

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014

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I was expecting more from a company like Collins, the paper version is far more complete.
Lots and lots of words are missing. For a French reader with good English knowledge it is almost of no help.
Most of the verbs are not recognized in there conjugated form.
Such a dictionary could be very useful when learning English, but it must be more complete.
If it where free I could not complain!

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meep

Good content, poor search

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017

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I always find the words I need but the search mechanism is abominable. First, you have to go and find the book in the library and open it. Then you have to use a tap down menu and choose SEARCH. Type in your starting point word and tap SEARCH. The dictionary returns the 3 lines beginning the definition and an 80% blank screen. Yet another tap may or may not get the rest of the possibilities for your word. A new search window should be part of every page.

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Ellen W.

This dictionary is fantastic! It's change from English to French and French ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015

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This dictionary is fantastic! It's change from English to French and French to English, is extremely helpful. Also, it's treatment of verbs in the back is equally helpful. My whole French class has bought it and is very pleased with it

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Good to put French into writing

Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2018

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I like that I can even search up French words, and it shows me the sections they are in.

Oniromance

COLLINS dictionnaire incontournable pour bien apprendre le français

Reviewed in France on November 20, 2019

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Dictionnaire français-anglais/Anglais-Français. Normalement à l'usage des anglophones.
Que ce soit en français ou en anglais , le mot est présenté phonétiquement, avec sa définition, des exemples d'usage, et des synonymes.
Le dictionnaire est divisé en 3 sections : 1- dictionnaire Français-Anglais , 2- Anglais-Français, 3- Grammaire : les règles sont décrites en anglais, elles s'adressent à une population anglophone qui apprend le français, avec des exemples. J'ai trouvé par exemple des règles que je ne connaissais pas , mais tellement évidentes, peut-être des "règle d'usage" qui sont tombées en désuétude et qui mériteraient d'être rappelées , et c'est ce que fait ce dictionnaire qui enseigne aux étrangers la rigueur de notre belle langue française, que la nouvelle société cherche à massacrer par l'écriture inclusive.
Mon avis : Pour débutant et débutant confirmé. Très facile à lire. D'un format pratique. 1200 pages.
J'ai acheté ce dictionnaire en complément du dictionnaire recommandé au collège, pour ma petite-fille qui entre en 6è, après des classes de CE2 CM1 CM2 avec initiation à l'anglais. Et je vais en prendre un pour moi aussi pour actualiser et enrichir mon vocabulaire.

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Doc Barbara

An absolute necessity for a French learner

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2012

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I thoroughly recommend this dictionary for anyone learning or trying to improve his/her French. It has all the vocabulary you need for a decent level of French (say up to GCSE) though you would need a Robert French-to-French for more advanced work such as the names of obscure plants. It has English-to-French and French-to-English (with examples) but any teacher will warn against looking up a French word from the English and using it without being sure that it fits the context. Key words such as "si" and "vouloir" are picked out and examples given of their various uses e.g. "si" being an emphatic form of "yes" in answer to a negative statement. Uses of language like "verlan" (backslang) are explained and verbs are given with the prepositions which commonly follow them. The grammar section, on blue pages at the back, is excellent and, again, has all you would need for GCSE. Grammar rules are set out on the left hand page with examples of each on the right and there is a complete set of conjugations of all verbs including the less used literary forms. There is a short section on knotty points: when to use "pouvoir" or "savoir" etc. It is also strongly constructed which may seem a minor point but I have had other dictionaries which have fallen to bits whilst this is still firm and strong.

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Reviewed in Japan on June 16, 2013

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基本で使うワンタッチ辞書は、単語を一つだけしか調べてくれません。 (._.)
ペーパーホワイト用に別途対応辞書を購入された方は超ラッキーですよ。(^o^)
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Yvon Lariviere

merci beaucoup Well received and in good condition, thank you very

Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2015

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Bien reçu et en bon état, merci beaucoup
Well received and in good condition, thank you very much

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