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Using French : a guide to contemporary usage / R.E. Batchelor, M.H. Offord.

By:

Batchelor, R. E. (Ronald Ernest) [author.]

Contributor(s):

Offord, M. H [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1993Edition: Second editionDescription: xii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

052144361X
9780521443616
0521448212
9780521448215

Related works:

Revision of: Batchelor, R. E. Guide to contemporary French usage

Subject(s):

French language -- Usage

DDC classification:

448.2421 20

LOC classification:

PC2460 .B37 1993

Online resources:

Table of contents

Summary: "This is a revised and updated edition of the same authors' acclaimed Guide to Contemporary French Usage, first published in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their knowledge of the language. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers, and takes full account of the question of register which is all too often ignored. Clearly laid out and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to all who wish to improve their fluency and confidence in French. - Designed to promote the fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication - Tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user - Clear format for ease of reference - Full treatment of key grammatical areas - Highlights the problem of register - Important section on vocabulary extension, with index for efficient access - Invaluable to all advanced learners, and to anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary"--Publisher description.

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Includes index.

Revised edition of: A guide to contemporary French usage.

"This is a revised and updated edition of the same authors' acclaimed Guide to Contemporary French Usage, first published in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their knowledge of the language. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers, and takes full account of the question of register which is all too often ignored. Clearly laid out and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to all who wish to improve their fluency and confidence in French. - Designed to promote the fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication - Tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user - Clear format for ease of reference - Full treatment of key grammatical areas - Highlights the problem of register - Important section on vocabulary extension, with index for efficient access - Invaluable to all advanced learners, and to anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary"--Publisher description.

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