Larousse Advanced Dictionary French/English

This brand-new edition of the Larousse Advanced Dictionary is packed with new features, such as updated vocabulary in all subject areas, including technical, IT, and Internet terms; thousands of new example sentences to show correct usage; and an expanded encyclopedic supplement. With more than 250,000 entries and 400,000 translations, as well as 24 pages of color illustrations, this comprehensive reference is chock full of information valuable to the advanced French learner. Other impressive features include • a new entry menu for longer entries summarizing the main translations of the term and allowing users to find the sense they are looking for quickly and easily • a special 64-page supplement (with 16 pages new to this edition) including • a communication guide with models of letters, faxes, and e-mails • theme pages covering weights and measures, typography rules, etc.• a bilingual atlas • extensive coverage of Canadian, Belgian, and Swiss French • informative sidebars on French life and culture Going well beyond the scope of the average bilingual dictionary, this is the perfect all-around desk reference for anyone interested in French language and culture.