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French Idioms (Barron's Idioms Series)

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I have enjoyed this little book, but I find that a good, comprehensive French-English dictionary (I use, among others, a Harper Collins Robert French-English College Dictionary) will have more many more idiomatic phrases in it that this book contains.

Still, this is a nice, economical book that is easy to carry and use. Since I have not found many really helpful books of French idions, this was still a pleasant surprise.

However, I would recommend spending the money on a really good dictionary if your funds are limited.

This book really is extensive in its breadth. It can actually be daunting as a learning tool. As a reference however it's great. If you're looking for Argot or common slang I would suggest Street French I or II, both of which are written in a learner friendly manner.

I'm not too sure whether there is any real advantage in this 'idioms' dictionary / guide in preference to a general, complete dictionary. Most larger dictionaries include the kind of idioms found in this guide. I would also have expected entries to include french idioms that have some circulation in english such as 'faux pas' and others.

This book is not to be used as a French dictionary. It is a book that lists hundreds of French idioms that you may not find in a dictionary. The worse part of the book is the small print.

Brandon Simpson

This book has No English Listing of the French idioms contained in this book! Thus you can't find any idiom whatsoever that you don't know about already! And if you know it, you don't need this book. In no doubt unidiomatic French, ce livre est tres mal! Don't waste your money.