Overview
Harrap Dictionaries—the bestselling French dictionaries in the French-speaking world now available in the U.S.!
Developed by the maker of the most popular dictionaries in the French-speaking world, this is the most authoritative bilingual reference of French and English now available in the States. Fully up-to-date with hundreds of new words and expressions—from information superhighway (inforoute) to mobile phone (portable) to car-pooling (covoiturage)—this comprehensive dictionary features more than 70,000 references and 100,000 translations, a guide to French verbs, and thorough coverage of slang, colloquial usage, technical language, and Internet terms. Also included are essential notes to help users avoid translation errors. Harrap's extensive language databases have been utilized to guarantee thorough coverage of all areas of vocabulary.
Synopsis
The only French-English dictionary you'll need to understand and communicate in French
Now available in North America, Harrap's dictionaries are the bestselling bilingual references in the French-speaking world.
Harrap's French and English Dictionary successfully combines comprehensive coverage with clear presentation. Here you will find more than 115,000 references and translations, as well as colloquial and idiomatic language, French verb tables, a detailed grammar summary, and a guide to written communication.
From information superhighway (inforoute) to mobile phone (portable), this dictionary has the most up-to-date additions to French, including terms from specialized fields such as finance, education, the media, science, and the military, as well as French proper and geographical names.
In addition, Harrap's French and English Dictionary helps you gain a full understanding of French and the French-speaking world with:
- An extensive 100-page guide to all aspects of French grammar
- French verb tables that cross-reference to each verb entry to show correct conjugation
- A communication guide with sample letters, business correspondence, faxes, e-mails, and more
- A map section of French-speaking countries and French administrative divisions
Great for school or the workplace, Harrap's French and English Dictionary is the only reference you need to navigate easily between French and English.