Collins-Robert French-English, English-French Dictionary = Le Robert & Collins Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais, Anglais-Francais

by Beryl T. Atkins

The Collins Robert French Unabridged Dictionary is simply the best French dictionary you can own. Here's why: More than 820,000 entries and translations. The Collins Robert French Unabridged Dictionary gives you comprehensive coverage of both French and English and the most up-to-date business, political, and technical terms. Native French and English speakers worked side by side to create a balanced treatment of both languages and to make authentic and appropriate translations. Most consistently updated. This edition has been extensively revised and updated to cover all the vocabulary of today's French, including new phrases and indicators. In addition, this Unabridged edition includes exhaustive coverage of key works, and full treatment of irregular forms of verbs, nouns, and adjectives to create the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. More colloquial usage than any other French dictionary. With its emphasis on current French and English, both written and spoken, including all areas of modern life and featuring regional usage, the dictionary gives you the edge in finding the correct translation.

Genres: Reference, France, Language, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Travel, Linguistics

2016 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1978

Reviews

[Leo · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book drove me insane, I hated it so much, would not recommend

[Alex Andrasik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obviously I didn't read this thing--Goodreads needs another option for things you use rather than read cover-to-cover--but I feel like I got enough use out of it across college to count. This is the best French dictionary I've ever owned. Comprehensive vocabulary, helpful grammar and usage notes, extremely clear in its writing and layout. It's about the size and weight of two bricks so keep your spine in mind when deciding whether this suits your needs. If you are hard-core francophile in need of a one-stop dictionary, this is the one. Probably not good if you're looking for something to cart around Paris on your next vacation though...

[Aurélien Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a French native speaker who, a few years ago, used to tutor people (adults and teenagers). This was a great resource; very useful and practical. I stopped tutoring, but I kept the dictionary. I have lived in England for more than a decade, and, so, believe it or not, I sometimes forget how to say certain words in my own native language! This proves very handy when such silly moments occurs... Ha ha ha!

More seriously, I love learning foreign languages and I trust Collins as a provider of such materials. I am sure there are other publishers out there as good as they are, but I have my odd habits; and so I stick with them (eg I also have the Polish equivalent...).

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best French dictionary out there. I love it dearly.

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bible for four years of my life. Anyone who has the Oxford Hachette French-English dictionary needs their head looking. And they also need £25 to buy this one instead.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had my copy cast in bronze.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collins Gem French Dictionary: French-English English-French (Collins Gems) by HarperCollins (1993)

[M A Gwilt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and extremely easy to use.



Excellent and extremely easy to use. Recommended for all French language learners and for all those who want to explore France.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for helping me in French Class. You’re a life saver.

[Angela Randall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, so maybe I didn't READ it as such (and never will), but I've probably looked up a word on every page, so I'm listing it as done. I'll be referring to it many more times before I'm finished though.

This little book is a life-saver when you're in France. It's just small enough that it can go with you everywhere and very rarely fails to have the word you need in it.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collins-Robert French-English, English-French Dictionary by Beryl T. Atkins (1987)

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential and excellent reference. Purchased my freshman year at University of Washington for French 301 class.

[Charlotte · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good quality dictionary. Helped me through my french GCSE.

[James Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive, desktop Eng-Fre dictionary. Written for English first readers.

These days I find use Google translate more and more especially for the pronounciation. That bit is superb.

[Steve Clark]

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