Product Description

Titles in this quick-reference series for language students and international travellers each present more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in their target language, with English translations and equivalent phrases. International travellers quickly discover that their textbook knowledge of a second language will take them only so far in understanding and communicating with others. These new editions, updated with many of the most contemporary expressions, will help all students and travellers who have an intermediate-level knowledge of the target language but need to familiarise themselves with informal speech. Words and phrases are presented with grammatical information, their English meanings, and a sentence or extended phrase in the target language to illustrate usage, followed by the English translation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55010 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 392 pages

Customer Reviews

French Slang
I found this more fun and more useful than the dictionary of swear words "The Complete Merde". The slang is very useful for reading modern French novels and watching films as it does include expressions not easily found in dictionaries. Large clear print and the definitions give handy examples. Will also help one avoid embarrassing situations when a seeming innocent word turns out to have a different and rude meaning. However, milder terms are also included but don't leave it lying around for your school-age French-learning offspring!!