The Oxford-Hachette French dictionary: French-English, English-French - Hardcover

Correard, Marie-Helene & Valerie Grundy (editors)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198600674 ISBN 13: 9780198600671

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

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 entirely compiled based 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. The previous edition was described by the Independent as 'revolutionary'. This major new edition provides new up-to-date vocabulary, a new open design, in-text cultural notes on many aspects of the French-speaking world, from political and educational systems, to festivals and national newspapers, as well as a revised correspondence section that provides many model letters, extensive information on business correspondence via email and the internet. It is the most up-to-date and complete French dictionary of its size - a must for any serious student of the French language.

About this title

About the Author

About the Editor:
Marie-Héléne Corréard is a highly experienced lexicographer who also edited the original edition.

Language Notes

Text: English, French

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198600674
• ISBN 13: 9780198600671
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1943