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101 French Idioms 1st Edition

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4.3 out of 5 stars 16 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0844212906
ISBN-10: 0844212903
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Product Details

  • Series: 101... Language Series
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (January 11, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0844212903
  • ISBN-13: 978-0844212906
  • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.4 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsCan't Help But Learn Even a Little
By Toni on August 3, 2000
Format: Paperback
I liked this one and the 101 Proverbs books. They have cute cartoons that help you remember the sayings effortlessly. I was amazed that when writing a french penpal that the words just came right out! Can't help but like a book that helps you learn a language without trying and in an entertaining manner. The short explanations under each saying are written in french so you get to practice reading short (10-15 lines) paragraphs and flexing your vocabulary muscle. Very good for beginners!
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot for beginners!
By Danny E. Flynn, Jr. on February 20, 2001
Format: Paperback
Though this book has some very interesting French phrases, it is defintiely not intended for the beginner. Only short dialogues are given for each phrase showing its "natural" usage. Also, no conjugations for the verbs are given. If one is unfamiliar with french grammar, etc. this book will be somewhat daunting. Still, for the intermediate to advanced learner, this book can help add those bits of langauge that help distinguish the native from the not-so-native.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMaintenant, je suis branchée!
By Awesome Amazon Customer on October 16, 2005
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This book really fulfills its purpose. I've already come across some of the expressions in 'real life' movies/books/conversation. It's not aimed at beginners looking for language basics. That said, all of the context examples are translated at the end of the book. (My friend found the context examples to be useful in and of themselves.) There are also two indexes: image (i.e. flowers) and alphabetical.

The only change I would have made would have been possibly adding quizzes, to make it more result-driven. Though in the translations at the end, the expression is in bold so you could test yourself. (For example, "Laurent is well-read" is in bold and you'd come up with "il a des lettres") And in a perfect world there would have been a CD to go along.

This is one of the least expensive french books on the market and it's both fun and informative.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThank heavens!
By Mom4Teens on January 12, 2007
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This was very useful for people learning French, who may even be fluent but don't know or understand the cultural idioms. I understand French movies and conversations better now. This book fills a need not addressed in many French language texts or books. Hooray!
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5.0 out of 5 starsentertaining and helpful
By Corey on March 19, 2007
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This is a great book for those who already have a good grasp on the French language and/or intermediate knowledge. It is an entertaining and easy read for those wanting to improve basic conversational French (each idiom has a short conversation as a definition of the French phrase). I have lots of other French language books and this one should be in everyone's collection. It's fun and easy to read - a book you can pick up time and time again.
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5.0 out of 5 starsgreat addition to typical textbooks
By Alina on January 29, 2006
Format: Paperback
I found this book very useful for understanding everyday language.Idioms are not given at all or found very rarely in standard learning books or dictionaries but used widely in spoken language.The translation of french idioms into similar english ones is also wery helpful .
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4.0 out of 5 starsShort but fun and informative.
By pbaker@fmnh.org on September 13, 1999
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The book uses cartoons to emphasize the text. It's always interesting to see what common words different cultures use to describe the human condition. Wastes a lot of space, though. Worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat/Funny/Excellent Xmas Gift
By Rabid Reader on November 18, 2007
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This is a great book to give to a high-school or middle-school student of French. Often it's hard for kids to understand that the language one speaks makes a difference in how one thinks. It's also hard for kids to understand that People In France Really Do Speak French All The Time. They have a hard time really knowing that you can think in another language. This little book is a funny and painless way to show you how a French person thinks about things. It has a French expression, a little cartoon showing the action, and an English translation. Perfect.
It's going in my daughter's stocking this xmas.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

FUNNY TO READ AND GREAT FOR STUDENTS OR BILINGUAL FRENCH/ENGLISH

Published 4 months ago by Christain M. Greusard
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great.

Published 15 months ago by Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 starsThe item in cause was the one I wanted. ...

The item in cause was the one I wanted. But the price was to high. I really do not understand that. Anyway, I new the price before I send you my request. $ 6.. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Moussa Conde
3.0 out of 5 starsIt's OK ...

But kinda meh. This kind of learning seems to work better on the internet than in print
Several idioms seem chosen for their "cutsiness" rather than their usefulness... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Cheapskate
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Item in great shape

Published on November 25, 2014 by Irfi
5.0 out of 5 starsI love this book!!

This book makes you feel like you've mastered French -- even if you haven't mastered it totally.
I heartily recommend it!!

Published on January 17, 2014 by New Jersey girl
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful method for learning French idioms

I can't believe this books seems to be out of print. It is a sheer delight for learning French idioms. Read more

Published on August 16, 2009 by Laura De Giorgio
5.0 out of 5 starsUseful and Fun to Read

Buy this delightful book with its companion 101 FRENCH PROVERBS by the same authors. I find myself frequently coming back to these two books bought months ago. Read more

Published on June 1, 2009 by dennis wentraub

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