
Using French
A Guide to Contemporary Usage
Cambridge University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 1. May 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-0-521-64593-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book was first published in 2000 and is a thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using French, first published as A Guide to Contemporary French Usage in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This third edition takes account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French. * Designed to promote 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 * 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
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
601 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-64593-5 (9780521645935)
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Previous edition

Book
05/1993
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€18.51
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Content
Foreword; 1. Register; 2. Vocabulary; 3. Grammar; Vocabulary list.