Collins Gem French Dictionary

by HarperCollins Publishers

Though Lilliputian in size, the Collins Gem Dictionaries are gigantic in coverage, boasting more than 45,000 references and 70,000 translations each. With their handy trim size and rugged vinyl covers, they are ideal references for students and travelers on the go.

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

640 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1978

About the author

HarperCollins Publishers LLC is one of the Big Five English-language publishing companies. Founded 1989.

Reviews

[Leo]

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

[Alex Andrasik]

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]

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]

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

[Gemma]

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]

I've had my copy cast in bronze.

[Lisa]

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

[M A Gwilt]

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]

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

[Angela Randall]

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]

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

[Jennifer]

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

[Charlotte]

Good quality dictionary. Helped me through my french GCSE.

[James Piper]

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]

Hardcover