Synopses & Reviews
Find the right words fast.
Practical and easy to use, Frommer's French PhraseFinder & Dictionary helps you experience a place the way the locals doby speaking the same language.
- More than 5,000 words and phrases
- Phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go
- A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to verb conjugations and the most common phrases
- Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local
- A two-way menu translator, basic grammar information, and more
Frommer's. The best conversations start here.
Synopsis
In 2004, Air France acquired KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, creating Air France-KLM, which in terms of revenue is now the biggest airline in the world. Industry spokespersons are predicting lower fares and better connections between flights.
The new Musee National de la Prehistoire, opened in 2004, is already considered one of the world's two or three greatest collections of Ice Age artifacts. It's expected to significantly increase travel to France.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best conversations start here.
Synopsis
Find the right words fast.
Practical and easy to use, Frommer's French PhraseFinder & Dictionary helps you experience a place the way the locals do-by speaking the same language.
* More than 5,000 words and phrases
* Phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go
* A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to verb conjugations and the most common phrases
* Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local
* A two-way menu translator, basic grammar information, and more
Frommer's. The best conversations start here.
Table of Contents
Introduction.1 Survival French (& Grammar Basics).
Basic Greetings, The Key Questions, Numbers & Counting, Measurements, Time, Alphabet & Pronunciation, Personal Pronouns, Regular Verb Conjugations, Avoir, Être, Irregular Verbs, Reflexive Verbs, Negatives, Possessives.
2 Getting There & Getting Around.
At the Airport, Renting a Vehicle, By Taxi, By Train, By Bus, By Boat or Ship, By Subway, Travelers with Special Needs.
3 Lodging.
Room Preferences, In-Room Amenities, Happy Camping.
4 Dining.
Finding a Restaurant, Ordering, Drinks, Settling Up, Menu Reader, Buying Groceries.
5 Socializing.
Greetings, Curse Words, Getting Personal, Topics of Conversation, Getting to Know Someone.
6 Money & Communications.
Money, Phone Service, Internet Access, Getting Mail.
7 Culture.
Cinema, Performances, Museums, Galleries, and Sights.
8 Shopping.
General Shopping Terms, Clothes Shopping, Artisan Market Shopping, Bookstore / Newsstand Shopping, Shopping for Electronics, At the Barber / Hairdresser.
9 Sports & Fitness.
Getting Fit, Catching a Game, Hiking, Boating or Fishing, Diving, Surfing, Golfing.
10 Nightlife.
Nightclubbing, Across a Crowded Room, Getting Intimate, In the Casino.
11 Health & Safety.
At the Pharmacy, At the Doctor’s Office, Dealing with Police.
English–French Dictionary.
French–English Dictionary.