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Streetwise... Ser.: The User-Friendly Guide to French Slang and Idioms Ser.: Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus: the User-Friendly Guide to French Slang and Idioms by Rod Hares and Ian Pickup (2002, Trade Paperback)
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2,000 "streetwise" expressions put the fun into learning French The student of French who is cblÉ (cabled--switched on) will be aux ange (with the angels--over the moon) to discover this fascinating compendium of 2,000 current French colloquial expressions and slang. It features a wealth of exercises and examples as well as tips on where and when to use or not use certain expressions. It all adds up to a rare language tool: one that entertains as it expands vocabulary. Peppered with humorous illustrations by the French illustrator Luc Nisset-Raidon. Thirty-four A-to-Z categories and 130 subcategories with 2,000 terms and expressions, for example: Animals--cats, dogs, farmyard animals, wild animals, insects Business--banking, business titles, buying and selling, making a deal Clothes--fashion models, shoes, sportswear, underwear, vacation clothes Discourse, conversations--complaining, greetings, interrupting, saying good-byeProduct Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Companies, T.H.E.
ISBN-100658004174
ISBN-139780658004179
eBay Product ID (ePID)2143982
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameStreetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus: the User-Friendly Guide to French Slang and Idioms
Publication Year2002
SubjectFrench
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorRod Hares, Ian Pickup
SeriesStreetwise... Ser.: the User-Friendly Guide to French Slang and Idioms Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2001-054655
Dewey Edition21
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal443/.21
Lc Classification NumberPc3741.P5 2002
Table of ContentUnderstand and speak French slang! Add spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use French slang and expressions appropriately.Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurusgets you talking like you're cool without getting into hot water! No more worries about embarrassing yourself or offending others. Find just the right expression instantly. Whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor. Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurusis a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: More than 2,600 current terms and expressions A-Z thematic arrangement in 36 English themes and 157 subcategories Literal meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary Helpful illustrations of more than 20 typical Gallic gestures French-English dictionary/index cross-references all 2,600 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesauruskeeps you from being regarded as some clueless foreigner. If you're calledla grosse lÉgume(a big vegetable), you'll understand that it's a compliment (it means "VIP"). And you'll know that you have not a frog but a cat in your throat!"J'ai une chat dans la gorge." Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation--be it art, health, sex, or work--Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesauruswill have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're "with it" in no time at all.
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- 25 Jun, 2023
Great Study Companion For Practical French Conversation
So, Streetwise French Dictionary/Thesaurus has proved to up my game in studying French. Understanding and practical use of every day slang and idioms are essential to language immersion. There are also exercises to practice and it's a nice companion to online software.There are many aspects or puzzle pieces to learning any new language this book is worth it's weight on the shelf. A great find, a great learning tool, I highly recommend it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Jan, 2017
Parlez vous français?
This is only book of it's kind I have seen. Very helpful for learning to understand spoken French. As I learn these terms, I do start to hear them in conversations. Quite helpful for my comprehension.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2024
Just what I needed thank you
Just what I needed thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
