OXFORD SCHOOL FRENCH DICTIONARY

by NicholasRollin (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.47

  This title is updated for 2004, with over 800 new entries covering: money (with value of euro compared with old currency and, colloquial survival of 'centime' in the new currency system); computing and word processing (smart card, telephone card, text messaging, gigabyte); environmental terms (ozone layer, oil slick); professions (astronomer, graphic designer etc); and sport and leisure (hiking, fitness, lifeguard). This new edition has been fully expanded to include over 800 new headwords, with particular attention paid to money, computing and word processing terminology, sport and leisure, environmental terms and professions. The features include: colour headwords, phrases, verb tables and virtual alphabet tabs; clearer demarcation of masculine and feminine gender; clear examples show the words in context; help with grammar; expressions and idioms highlighted; and introduction on how to use the dictionary.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.47

  The Oxford School French Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning French. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into French-English and English-French, with an essential verb table list in the centre. The headwords are carefully selected to suit beginners, and particular attention is given to computing, word-processing, and ICT terms. In line with syllabus requirements, there is a special section dedicated to vocabulary and phrases on French life and culture. The simple two-colour layout, the alphabet down the side of each page, and the large clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary and take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, and comes in a handy pocket-size format with a durable linen-finish cover.