French Phrase Book (French Edition) [Paperback]

Berlitz Guides (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 2831562392 | ISBN-13: 978-2831562391 | Edition: Revised ed.

Fit every pocket -- and every traveler's need for a compact, easy-to-use, and dependable reference source.

Part language instructor, part tour guide, the world-renowned Berlitz Phrase Book series has been the ideal companion guide for millions of travelers worldwide. Providing a wealth of essential information and practical tips, this popular series, redesigned and with updated phrases and expressions and over 2,300 words covering just about any situation a traveler is likely to encounter, remains the unparalleled market leader.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; Revised ed. edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: French
• ISBN-10: 2831562392
• ISBN-13: 978-2831562391
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy Two (They're Small), December 17, 2000

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Laure-Madeleine - See all my reviews

This review is from: French Phrase Book (French Edition) (Paperback)

Even in the States, I carry the "Berlitz French Phrase Book & Dictionary" with me most of the time. Why you might ask? I love the French language so much that if someone I meet wants to learn it and practice it with me, I end up giving them this little book as a present. Its organization is superb, and you can easily find the section you need, whether it be the most basic French expression, such as "Comment ça va?" or more specialized information, such as a list of foods (look up "pamplemousse"), or how to get emergency help ("au secours!"). The pronunciation guides are pretty good, but the dictionary part is spartan, so I would not rely on it alone for looking up words. On a trip, take along a small "Larousse Dictionnaire de Poche" as well. You may want to add one of the "racier" phrase books from the "Street French" series or "Merde!" or "Merde Encore!" to keep at your place of lodging. As an alternative or as an addition, I recommend "Lonely Planet French Phrasebook," which seems to have more variety in terms of content, but lacks the organization of the Berlitz.

Berlitz has been publishing these phrasebooks in many languages for years, so do not hesitate to buy this classic. Be sure to check for the most recent edition as these books are updated often.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MAKE SURE YOUR HAVE A BON VOYAGE, April 12, 2000

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This review is from: French Phrase Book (French Edition) (Paperback)

Want to make sure you'll be able to ask if you should turn left or right; or whether that menu item is chicken or duck or snails; or where the nearest restroom is? Don't leave for France without this book. It is simple, well organized and just the security blanket you need for that big trip to France - and it's tiny enough to carry with you. You'll be able to say it with style en Francais.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Berlitz makes wonderful phrasebooks, like this French one, July 3, 2001

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Christopher Culver - See all my reviews
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This review is from: French Phrase Book (French Edition) (Paperback)

Berlitz makes, in my opinion, the best phrase books around. BERLITZ FRENCH PHRASE BOOK & DICTIONARY is no exception.

Colour-coded for easy reference, the phrase book contains information for any imaginable occurance while travelling in France. Plus, it easily fits into one's pocket.

To deal with tricky French pronunciation, Berlitz gives a phonetic transcription of each word. For those who want to just learn how the language sounds without having to rely on the transcriptions, there's a chapter on how French letters are pronounced.

The guide is inexpensive, too.

If you're going to be travelling to France for a brief period of time and need a simple, clear phrase book, try this one by Berlitz.