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Synopsis
A pocket dictionary with vital vocabulary, phrases, and information for travelers.
Filled with common French phrases and everyday vocabulary, this is an easy-to-transport dictionary that is perfect for vacations or business trips.
Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book French is organized by subject, making it is easy to find relevant information including transportation, food, shopping, sports, and health care. Each word has a pronunciation guide to ensure proper communication. From the always useful What time is it? question to more complex business vocabulary, this guide has everything you need to communicate in a foreign language. This book also comes with a 2,000-word mini dictionary for quick reference during conversations.
Essential packing for travelers, Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book French ensures they will never be at a loss for words.
Synopsis
A favorite travel series for millions of people, this DK book contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations when visiting France. Go beyond just saying Bonjour (hello) and Au revoir (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals in France. Each chapter in DK's Eyewitness Phrase Book French covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed.
Illustrated vocabulary lists will help you remember key words. The "You may hear" box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in France. Look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the book or use the menu guide containing about 500 food terms to order your meal in French.
Along with a pronunciation guide, DK's Eyewitness Phrase Book French also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential French words and phrases, making pronunciation simple.