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Bilingual French Dictionaries from 
Oxford University Press
Now with Text-to-Speech (TTS) software application

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• NEW EDITION: The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
• The Oxford-Hachette Concise French Dictionary
• Oxford-Duden Pictorial French-English Dictionary 2nd ed.
• Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus
• Oxford French Dictionary and Grammar, edited by Rowlinson
• Oxford Starter French Dictionary Revised ed.
  NEW!: / 2002: Oxford French Business Dictionary
  French-English Agricultural Dictionary

NEW EDITION
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The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary on CD-ROM
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Description

Acclaimed by language professionals the world over, the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary leads the way in modern bilingual lexicography. The first ever French dictionary to be based entirely on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language, both written and spoken, it is the most comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date dictionary of French and English available today. Now, for a limited time only, this outstanding dictionary will include the cutting-edge Text-to-Speech CD-ROM which will pronounce any word in French--FREE with purchase of the dictionary!

Text-to-Speech (TTS) is a software application that translates words on the screen into spoken language. Just type your sentence in French, and the computer will read it back to you with perfect pronunciation. Cut and paste a letter from a friend and you can hear what your friend has to say. It will even recognize times and dates written in abbreviated form and will change intonation according to punctuation. This new software makes language come alive, providing a unique opportunity to practice pronunciation, as well as giving excellent guidance in pronouncing particularly difficult words. This innovative language technology is an ideal learning tool, and there is nothing else like it available in the marketplace.

With more words and phrases than any other single-volume French dictionary, plus the groundbreaking Text-to-Speech CD-ROM, the new edition of the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary remains the first choice in bilingual dictionaries.

Product Details

The Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
Second Edition
Edited by MARIE-HÉLÈNE CORRÉARD and VALERIE GRUNDY

Coverage of 175,000 words and phrases, and over 270,000 translations

   

Its features include:

* Detailed in-text boxes cover topics such as numbers, nationalities, measurements, games and sports, and forms of address. These boxes review and summarize the function and usage of the vocabulary and word patterns of those essential language areas.

* An entirely new thematic wordfinder covers all the essential vocabulary in key topics and is specially designed as a reference section for writing

* A new guide to email and the Internet gives a unique gateway to French culture

Each double-page spread links the words by number to the picture situation drawn from everyday life; 384 sections cover a broad range of subjects in the fields of science, medicine, technology, industry, commerce, and arts and leisure, including astronomy, automobiles, swimming, supermarkets, nuclear energy, nightclubs, and much more. Both English and foreign words appear on the same page for easy use. The dictionaries also provide fully alphabetized indices in both languages which refer the reader not only to the various subjects and contexts in which a word is used, but also to the correct translation and vocabulary of the entire subject.

An essential reference for general readers, translators, travelers, and business people, The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Dictionaries serve as an invaluable supplement to other foreign language guides.

The Oxford-Duden Pictorial French and English Dictionary, Second Edition has been completely updated and revised to include the most recent innovations in science and technology and to offer increased coverage of all major fields of reference.

• "A wonderful concept....The range of subjects is astonishing."--Reference and Research Book News
  
• "Duden's pictorial dictionary has always been a blessing."--The Economist
  
• "Marvelous....An excellent supplement to the standard usage bilingual dictionaries."--American Reference Books Annual
  
• "Fascinating reading."--Booklist

The Oxford Color French Dictionary Plus
Second Edition
Edited by MARIANNE CHALMERS, ROSALIND COMBLEY, CATHERINE ROUX, and LAURA WEDGEWORTH

   

    It includes special treatment of key words--the frequently-used words that are the building blocks to learning the language. These words are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners access them easily and correctly. New warning symbols are provided to make slang and informal words and expressions instantly identifiable, and a glossary of grammatical terms as well as a short grammar guide offer extra help in communicating effectively. Additional features include a letter-writing guide, information on using e-mail, and games for developing dictionary skills, making this the ideal reference for anyone broadly curious about the French language.

640 pp.; 0-19-864564-3; Publ. 2001; Price: $9.95

Revised Edition
Edited by MARIE-HÉLÉNE CORRÉARD and MARY O'NEILL

   

The Oxford French Business Dictionary
Edited by MARIANNE CHALMERS and MARTINE PIERQUIN

   

The extensive supplementary material offers sample business correspondence, including Curriculum Vitaes; faxes, emails, and invoices; lists of countries, nationalities, languages, and currencies; and guidance on using the telephone.

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640 pp.; 5 x 7 3/4; 0-19-860483-1; Publ. 2002; Price: $21.50

CONTENTS

Introduction
How to use the dictionary
Abbreviations
French-English dictionary
Supplements: business correspondence etc.
English-French dictionary

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