Collins Gem French

by HarperCollins Publishers

An updated edition of the bestselling Collins Gem French Dictionary, including recent developments in the French and English languages.

This dictionary provides the best coverage of today's language and usage for learners of French and English in a handy package.

Retaining all the highly acclaimed attributes of the Collins range - unparalleled accuracy, immediate accessibility and unrivalled user-friendliness - the Collins Gem French Dictionary offers the user the following features:

. Up-to-date wordlists including all the latest developments in the French and English languages.

. Extra help with translating essential vocabulary.

. Special entries on French life and culture.

. Thousands of phrases showing words used in context.

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 · 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)

[Michael C · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent two-way French dictionary. It includes a basic French grammar section. The only drawback is the small print size, but that is the price of a book which is fairly comfortable to hold in the hands.

[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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