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Le Petit Larousse illustre 2006 (French Edition)

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This is a fantastic resource for students of the French language. The main portion of the dictionary is profusely illustrated and the French used in the definitions is not too difficult. My primary use for this has been to help me while reading literature and I can only say that it has been fantastic.

Near the back, there is a small section which resembles an encyclopedia. It has people, places & ideas which aren't really part of the formal language, but essential to understanding French culture. The space given to each entry is usually only a couple of sentences, but it is still incredibly helpful by giving me just enough information to understand the entry, but not overwhelm me with too much information and distract me from the reading which caused me to use the dictionary in the first place.

This remarkable edition of an old favourite contains every word, every fact, every illustration that the student of French could want. The first section is an illustrated dictionary, useful for technical definitions of machinery, factories, plants etc. The second section contains proper names, places with illustrations and useful geographical and biographical information. This is a full time occupation book and definitely one for the desert island. It is in French only which is fine for those who know some French, as the definitions are in simple French. For learners a small French English dictionary would be a useful accessory.

Le Petit Larousse is like a miniFrench version of a cross between Webster's Dictionary and the Encyclpedia Britannica. The first side is a French dictionary with thousands of entries. The second half is an encyclopedia with thousands of articles on history, geography, biology, etc. Both sides have great diagrams and illustrations. It is a great tool for anyone wanting to learn and use the French language. One will find this book sitting in on the shelves of many French homes.

I received the dictionary promptly and it has been very helpful in my French studies.

I am not fluent in French, so I beg your pardon but will conduct this review in English. This is a marvelous learning tool. It is remarkably well designed and incredibly informative. As a student of the French Language, it has been extremely helpful with my understanding of the French Culture, the French Language, and many of France's most important persons. This Book is both Dictionary and Encyclopedia. There is also a section regarding famous Latin phrases and their meanings, in french, which is both delightful and helpful. I am very impressed with this dictionary, and cannot laud its attributes enough, in so far as it excells in its particular design. This design, however, is not very suitable, in fact it is hardly suitable, as a general french dictionary for the average on-the-go student. It is very large, and while its binding is very strong, I daren't chance abusing it too forcefully because it is a little expensive to throw around in my back pack. If you are looking for a French dictionary for your home, for your office, or for a study room where you do not expect to transport it very often, then this is surely the dictionary for you. If you want something more akin to a good travel french dictionary, I would suggest something like "Le Robert Micro, edition poche," or one of the other Larousse french dictionaries. They will be smaller and still have very good information.