Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary by Oxford-Hachette, Nichol Rollin, Valerie Grundy (Editor), Jean-Benoit Ormal-Grenon (Editor)

From the Publisher

Acclaimed by language professionals the world over, the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary has long been the market leader. Using the statistical evidence provided by vast electronic databanks of language currently being written and spoken, our expert editors have made it the most comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date dictionary of French and English available today. This fully updated fourth edition has even better coverage of the language than ever before, with improved treatment of acronyms and EU terminology, as well as thousands of new words in both English and French. A must for anyone studying the French language, this dictionary has been tailored to the needs of students in consultation with key academic advisors. This edition contains even more of the useful information for language students or part-time residents abroad, including sample bills and rental agreements. By far the most up-to-date and complete French dictionary of its size, it will provide one-stop shopping for all your language needs.
NEW thousands of new words spanning everything from technology and medicine to colloquial slang
NEW headwords in color and changes to layout to further improve accessibility
Increased coverage of acronyms and EU terminology
More material for students on their year abroad or anyone living in the French speaking world e.g. sample utility bills, bank statements, rent agreements
NEW and updated cultural notes--grasp the essence of the language
A 'numbers' page at the start of the dictionary covers the increasing frequency of numeric abbreviations, such as '0800 number' and '24/7'

School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up -This unabridged edition includes 360,000 words and phrases and 550,000 translations. The dictionary is particularly noteworthy for its numerous usage, translation, and cultural notes, as well as its extensive examples from everyday life. Supplemental material covers French spelling reform, language varieties and difficulties, and "link" words and expressions ("that is to say . . . "). The book also provides sample letters and documents, plus information on using French and English on the telephone and when text-messaging, writing email, and using the Internet. (A guide to living in France or English-speaking countries is, of necessity, abbreviated and of only limited value.) A helpful CD-ROM, SpeakFrench , allows students to type (or copy and paste) in up to 500 characters and hear them spoken, with adjustable speed settings. New to this edition is a glossary of grammatical terms. This work will be useful for advanced French classes, although for most schools The Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (3rd ed., 2004)-shorter, but with most of the unabridged's extras, and less expensive-will suffice.-Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY

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