Compact plus dictionary : French-English, English-French

Containing over 200 000 words and phrases, the "Hodder Larousse Compact French Dictionary" is a brand new dictionary reflecting how French and English is written and spoken today.

Providing a clear layout and language set in context, the dictionary covers thousands of set phrases used throughout the Francophone world.

In order to help the user when speaking or writing in the foreign language, the dictionary contains a number of usage notes at the foot of the page.

These notes show typical expressions and structures, such as expressing opinions, giving advice or making a complaint, and also, in more specific contexts such as a job interview, or when chairing a meeting - skills that are required by any post-16 student.

The emphasis on communication is developed further in a 64-page communication guide.

Here, practical help is given in communicating in French by letter, e-mail, telephone and even text-messaging.

The aim of the "Hodder Larousse Compact French Dictionary" is to offer a new educational communication tool that goes beyond the traditional bilingual dictionary; one that has been developed for the post-16 student market.