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Harrap's French and English Dictionary (Harrap's Dictionaries)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 443.21
EAN: 9780071440691
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0071440690
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1168
Publication Date: June 21, 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill
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Editorial Review: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.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - previous reviews referred to a different format
I have in hand a copy of the dictionary. The 2 previous reviewers must be referring to a different edition, perhaps the pocket edition.The edition I hold contains the words claimed as unlisted by the last reviewer.The preface states it is based on an older compact edition. But this one is up to date. Among the contributors are two computer terminology specialists. The french grammar section is an excellent introduction of about one hundred pages(includes conjugation tables). For words with more ... Read More
Rating:  - Miserable
Terrible. Minuscule vocabulary, many utterly useless anglo, tehcno or geographical words. Letter "J" for ejamplo... You will find "Jamaique", "jazz", "jersey", "jogging", but try finding: "jabot, jacassement, jacasse, jach?re; jacinthe; Jacques Bonhomme; jacter etc..." No luck.
Don't be misled by their advertised "more than 100,000 translations". It feels more like 3-4,000 French most rudimentary words at most. What were they thinking?
What the Harrap should really have done is to reissue ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent small edition
This edition puts the "pocket" in the title to literal use. It fits snuggly in a book bag or a pocket, is easy-to-use, and the definitions are clear and brief. Perfect for a beginning student or anyone who needs a small quick reference.
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