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French for Travellers
Front cover top right corner has been bent, vertical crease on cover as well. Previous owner's name marked out on top right of title page
191 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1970
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November 7, 2014
Pourquoi y a-t-il autant d'attente?
(What's taking you so long?)
Luckily, I've never had to say that while in France. But thanks to this book, I've had that phrase eagerly waiting to make its first appearance, courtesy of the book's Eating Out section.
Je voudrais quelque chose da plus mince.
(I want something thinner.)
Okay. That one is just wishful thinking, but it's on the tip of my tongue when shopping (yellow section).
Pouvez-vous me montrer sur la carte où je suis?
(Can you show me on the map where I am?)
I have no sense of direction. None. I can be standing in Notre-Dame Cathedral and still can't figure it out.
Good source for pulling out the occasional needed phrase with the different sections in different colours (which really helps). There's also a reference section. But most important is the back of the front cover with the basic list of niceties which may not make you fluent but will sure get you a smile and great service, because common courtesy is a universal language.
Book Season = Year Round (n'est-ce pas?)
(What's taking you so long?)
Luckily, I've never had to say that while in France. But thanks to this book, I've had that phrase eagerly waiting to make its first appearance, courtesy of the book's Eating Out section.
Je voudrais quelque chose da plus mince.
(I want something thinner.)
Okay. That one is just wishful thinking, but it's on the tip of my tongue when shopping (yellow section).
Pouvez-vous me montrer sur la carte où je suis?
(Can you show me on the map where I am?)
I have no sense of direction. None. I can be standing in Notre-Dame Cathedral and still can't figure it out.
Good source for pulling out the occasional needed phrase with the different sections in different colours (which really helps). There's also a reference section. But most important is the back of the front cover with the basic list of niceties which may not make you fluent but will sure get you a smile and great service, because common courtesy is a universal language.
Book Season = Year Round (n'est-ce pas?)
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