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Will's DIY Dictionary~This English/French/English lexicon contains over 4500 terms and phrases useful for Anglophone property owners in France. It aims to cover all aspects of establishing and developing a home and a property in that country and contains many specialist expressions not found in general dictionaries…~This English/French/English lexicon contains over 4500 terms and phrases useful for Anglophone property owners in France. It aims to cover all aspects of establishing and developing a home and a property in that country and contains many specialist expressions not found in general dictionaries.
The 'useful phrases' (inside the front cover) will help the reader make purchases or order goods and materials.
Inside the back cover there are valuabke guidelines that will be of assistance in the event of an accident or emergency. Elsewhere there are other pointers and assistance drawn from the editor's own experience of French life.~Will%27s DIY Dictionary|L110|~463~1247~~

Language Translator PC CD-ROM~Instantly translate documents, email, Web pages and more. Languages included: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese & English.~From text files and documents to e-mail messages and Web pages, this program lets you easily translate any text or html-based documents into your own native language. It even integrates into your browser and other desktop applications like Microsoft Word.
Language Translator offers you 4 ways to access translations on your desktop:

* web page translations - translate web pages straight from your browser while maintaining the formatting, links and graphics of the original page.
* translations within applications - complete integration with Microsoft Word and Corel Word Perfect enables you to get quick and easy document translations straight from the program menu or toolbar.
* text translations - drag and drop text files or type directly into the language translation notepad to see instant translations. Edit source or translation results, then copy and paste into your document.
* email translations - use the clipboard toolbar to quickly and easily translate email messages to and from associates, colleagues, friends and relatives.~Language Translator PC CD-ROM|L59|~463~640~~

Michel Thomas - Foundation Course~This is the best selling 8 hour French course from Michel Thomas, the Language Master. A must for anyone serious about learning French~This is the best selling 8 hour French course from Michel Thomas, the Language Master. Michel Thomas's unique, compelling and effective teaching method has given millions of people the confidence to travel and communicate in the language of their choice. Now you can join the language revolution. No pens, No paper, No homework, No memorising. Just confidence and success in a matter of hours. This pack contains Michel Thomas's 8 hour French course, now with an essential index, PLUS a new 2 hour Review Course absolutely free to help you to practice and consolidate everything you learn.~Michel Thomas - Foundation Course|L25|~463~661~~

Michel Thomas Advanced French Course~With his unique method, perfected over a lifetime's teaching, Michel will take you to the next level so you are speaking advanced French easily and fluently.~This is the highly acclaimed follow-on to the Michel Thomas Foundation Course.

With his unique method, perfected over a lifetime's teaching, Michel will take you to the next level so you are speaking advanced French easily and fluently.

No Pens, No Paper, No Homework, No Memorising.

This pack contains Michel Thomas's 5 hour Advanced French Course, plus a new 1 hour Review Course - absolutely free to help you to practise and consolidate everything you learn.~Michel Thomas Advanced French Course|L44|~463~777~~

Michel Thomas French - Language Builder~Whether you want to build on the language learned in the Foundation or Advanced Course or to refresh rusty French for a holiday or business trip, Michel Thomas will quickly boost your confidence to speak everyday French.~In two hours, this Language Builder will increase your word power and improve pronounciation. An accompanying booklet lists the crucial words, phrases and sentences so you can improve your spelling, reading and writing in French.~Michel Thomas French - Language Builder|L26|~463~741~~

Michel Thomas French Vocabulary Course~This course builds on the Foundation and Advanced course to increase the number and range of words you will be able to use….~This course builds on the Foundation and Advanced course to increase the number and range of words you will be able to use. French teacher Hélène Lewis shares her experience to give you over 1000 words in a unique and memorable way. She is joined by two native speakers who help to make sure your pronunciation is perfect, while a booklet shows you the written language. Contents: 6 hours of vocabulary on 5CD’s and a 48 page booklet.~Michel Thomas French Vocabulary Course|L77|~463~1210~~

French for Homebuyers~Looking for a house in France but don't speak French ?Need help with understanding the formalities and conventions?Want to be able to negotiate with local suppliers?~French for Homebuyers will help you find and buy the property that is right for you. The audio CD and a wealth of labelled illustrations will give you the vocabulary and information you need to make it your dream home, whether you are doing the work yourself or employing local tradespeople to do it for you.~French for Homebuyers|L86|~463~717~~

Essential French Phrasebook & Audio CD~With over 2,000 essential phrases, this book will provide you with what you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible and easy to understand….~What are you looking for in a phrase book?
Encouragement - to try a few words
Knowledge - of what's going on around you
Security- to smooth the way if there are problems

Essential Phrase Books are the answer

They give you what you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible and easy to understand.
Over 2,000 essential phrases
Getting by - phoning - banking - shopping
On the road
In an emergency
Chatting someone up
Food & Drink
A bed for the night

And the 2,000 words you'll need to communicate Plus the essential grammar and pronunciation~Essential French Phrasebook & Audio CD|L02|~463~721~~

Collins French Dictionary plus Grammar~The Collins French Dictionary and Grammar is an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume.~The Collins French Dictionary and Grammar is an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. Colour headwords, cultural notes, and a section on translation problems within the grammar supplement make this book ideal for intermediate learners~Collins French Dictionary plus Grammar|L04|~463~723~~

Concise Dictionary of House Building Terms (Arranged by Trades)~

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The dictionary is arranged into fourteen sections corresponding approximately to the services or trades required in each phase of building or renovating a house in France~The dictionary is arranged into fourteen sections corresponding approximately to the services or trades required in each phase of building or renovating a house in France: Architect, Earthworks and Foundations, Builder, Carpenter and Joiner, Woods and Veneers, Roofer, Ironmonger, Metals, Plumber, Glazier, Electrician, Plasterer, Pointer and Decorator colours.

Updated and expanded in December 2005, this new third edition now has 300 pages and over 10,000 words in both English & French.
This book is the ideal companion when liasing with tradespeople or when visiting builder's merchants and DIY stores~Concise Dictionary of House Building Terms (Arranged by Trades)|L06|~463~725~zzz~

Hadley Pager Glossary of House Purchase and Renovation Terms (French-English & English-French)~The Glossary provides a guide to French words and phrases used by estate agents and notaires in the description, conveyancing and mortgaging of French properties, including commonly applied legal and financial terms.~The Glossary provides a guide to French words and phrases used by estate agents and notaires in the description, conveyancing and mortgaging of French properties, including commonly applied legal and financial terms. The range of building terms which are also included makes the glossary useful to owners who wish to proceed with the decoration and renovation of their property.~Hadley Pager Glossary of House Purchase and Renovation Terms (French-English & English-French)|L22|~463~729~~

Hadley Pager Glossary of Gardening and Horticultural Terms (French-English & English-French)~This revised third edition now contains nearly two thousand terms together with appended lists of the commoner birds and butterflies found in France.~The Glossary substantially covers the majority of garden plants and shrubs, as well as fruit, trees, herbs, vegetables, procedures, equipment, pests, etc. The Glossary should prove invaluable to those embarking on gardening or horticultural activities in France or other French speaking regions, as well as to naturalists, translators and exporters.~Hadley Pager Glossary of Gardening and Horticultural Terms (French-English & English-French)|L21|~463~731~~

Hadley's French Hair, Beauty and Body Care Phrase Book & Dictionary~Essential phrases you will need to know~Phrase Book.

Essential phrases you will need to know:
* at the Beautician
* at the Chiropodist
* at the Fitness Club
* at the Hairdresser
* at the Health Spa
* Face pack
* Hair colouring

Dictionary

English - French / French - English~Hadley%27s French Hair, Beauty and Body Care Phrase Book & Dictionary|L81|~463~778~~

Hadley Pager Glossary of French Legal Terms (French-English & English-French)~The Glossary is a completely new compilation providing English translations of over 4000 French legal words and phrases associated with legislation falling within the Civil Code and the Penal Code.~The Glossary is a completely new compilation providing English translations of over 4000 French legal words and phrases associated with legislation falling within the Civil Code and the Penal Code.

In addition to general legal terminology there is a good coverage of terms relating to house purchase and conveyance, leasing and renting of properties, wills and succession law, employment and family matters.

Apart from some basic terms Company and Commercial legislation is not covered.~Hadley Pager Glossary of French Legal Terms (French-English & English-French)|L20|~463~733~~

Hadley's French Motoring Phrase Book and Dictionary~The Complete Phrase Book for Motoring in France.~Includes:-
Asking the way
Road signs
Car hire
Service station
Parking
Breakdowns
Accidents
Special Words List
Types of vehicle
Motor sports
Cycling~Hadley%27s French Motoring Phrase Book and Dictionary|L19|~463~735~~

Hadley Pager Glossary of Medical, Health and Pharmacy Terms (French-English & English-French)~This Glossary is a completely new compilation providing an up to date source of over 3000 medical, health and pharmacy terms in both French and English.~This Glossary is a completely new compilation providing an up to date source of over 3000 medical, health and pharmacy terms in both French and English. It covers a wide range of illnesses and diseases, as well as anatomical terms, first aid and hospital terms, together with pharmacy terms embracing medicines, toiletries, cosmetics, health and pharmaceutical products.~Hadley Pager Glossary of Medical, Health and Pharmacy Terms (French-English & English-French)|L23|~463~737~~

Colloquial French - C.W.E Kirk-Greene~Everyone thinks you speak french like a native - except the french! Now set the final seal on your fluency with this unique guide to current French idioms.~Everyone thinks you speak french like a native - except the french!
Now set the final seal on your fluency with this unique guide to current French idioms.

You've mastered the language. You've perfected the accent. Yet you haven't quite shaken off that correctness which marks you out as a foreigner.

The vital, colourful language of the street is the measure which the French will use to judge you. Will you be up to scratch? And, by the way, what's the French equivalent for "up to scratch"? How would you cope if in conversation a Frenchman used "être à la hauteur"?

You can give your French extra credibility - with this valuable new guide to everyday argot.

Your French is just waiting for this final polish that will enable you to speak it like a true native. Go on... the French will love you for it!~Colloquial French|L36|~463~739~~

The Complete Merde!~To speak French fluently, you must master the native terms of abuse (if only to know when, and how rudely, you're being sworn at).~To speak French fluently, you must master the native terms of abuse (if only to know when, and how rudely, you're being sworn at).
To be authentic is to be rude but, be warned, this is not for those offended by crude language

Chapters on food, drink, xenophobia, sex, body parts, etc

Explains the silent gestures so beloved of French motorists!!

176 pages~The Complete Merde!|L37|~463~743~~

Hide This French Book~Inside the lingo on: * Sex - before, during and after * fashion, trends and styles * body parts and gross bodily functions * sports, video games and gambling * email, chat rooms and instant messaging * your family, friends and enemies * clubs, bar~Inside the lingo on:

* Sex - before, during and after
* fashion, trends and styles
* body parts and gross bodily functions
* sports, video games and gambling
* email, chat rooms and instant messaging
* your family, friends and enemies
* clubs, bars and other party options
* entertainment-Parisian style
* totally indecent hand, face and body gestures
Go ahead - take a peek~Hide This French Book|B41|~463~779~~

Visual French Dictionary~The superb hardback visual dictionary from the Oxford University Press.
3,500 stunning colour illustrations
13,000 images clearly labelled in French and English…….~Colourful, informative and fun, the Visual French Dictionary is the ultimate French vocabulary-finder, perfect for everyone from students to translators.

3,500 stunning colour illustrations
13,000 images clearly labelled in French and English
600 subject areas, from astronomy and the animal kingdom to solar energy and space transport.
Recommended by teachers and academics around the world.~Visual French Dictionary|L42|~463~745~~

One-Day French CD - Elisabeth Smith~One-day French is a 75 minute crash-course on CD that's gain without pain! from the Teach Yourself range..~Off to France but don't speak French ?
No time for a language course ?
Need a "lifeline" on your trip ?

One-day French is a 75 minute crash-course that's gain without pain. No studying, no grammar, just some fast and entertaining real-life speaking practice. Learn the 50 most needed words and add value to your trip. Speak holiday French in only ONE DAY!

Elisabeth Smith has been teaching languages worldwide for 30 years. After the run-away success of her "instant" courses and "starter kits" she now offers busy holidaymakers a ONE-DAY solution~One-Day French|L43|~463~747~~

One Day French DVD - Elisabeth Smith~One Day French - the DVD is a revolutionary new method that's laughter and gain without any pain~One Day French - the DVD is a revolutionary new method that's laughter and gain without any pain. Sit back and relax, and pick up all the French you'll need for your next holiday or business trip. Join Andy, the hopeless-at-language tourist, on his flight to France. Watch his antics during in-flight coaching by his fellow passenger. See him struggle, practice and succeed "on location" in Provence with hilarious consequences. Then meet Elisabeth Smith, the UK's best selling language author, as she invites you to the next level of communication. With only 50 words to learn, French has never been so simple or so much fun !~One Day French DVD - Elisabeth Smith|L43|~463~765~~

Conversational French Made Easy~

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Improve your conversational skills~Designed to help those with a basic knowledge of French who wish to improve their conversational skills.
Ideal for those visiting or recently moved to France
Aide-memoire verb dictionary~Conversational French Made Easy|L46|~463~749~zzz~

French Conversation - Jean-Claude Arragon~48 page booklet & three audio CD's from the Teach Yourself range..~* Do you want to talk with confidence ?
* Are you looking for basic conversational skills ?
* Do you ant to understand what people say to you ?

French Conversation is a three hour, all audio course which you can use at any time, whether you want a quick refresher before a trip or whether you are a complete beginner.

The 20 dialogues on CD's 1 and 2 will teach you the French you will need to speak and understand, without getting bogged down with grammar. CD 3, uniquely, teaches skills for listening and understanding. This is the perfect accompaniment to Beginner's French and French in the teach yourself range.

Jean-Claude Arragon was born and educated in France. He has taught French at all levels from beginners to undergraduates.~French Conversation|L47|~463~751~~

Beginners French - Catrine Carpenter~256 page coursebook & two 60 minute audio CD's from the Teach Yourself range..~* Are you new to language learning ?
* Do you want lots of practice and examples ?
* Do you want to improve your confidence to speak ?
Beginners French is written for the complete beginner who wants to move at a steady pace and have lots of opportunity to practice. The grammar is explained clearly and does not assume that you have studied a language before. You will learn everything you need to get the most out of a holiday or go on to further study.

Catrine Carpenter was born and educated in France and is now Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Brighton. The CD's that accompany the book have been specially recorded by native speakers and contain:
* dialogues and listening passages from the book
* exercises in listening and speaking.~Beginners French|L52|~463~753~~

Instant French - Elisabeth Smith~112 page coursebook & one 75 minute audio CD from the Teach Yourself range..~* In a hurry to learn French ?
* Little time to study ?
* Want a new approach that works ?
Instant French will get you speaking from day one. Cut out frills and boredom and concentrate on the essentials. Follow this bestselling 6 week course and get the most ot of your next holiday or business trip.

Elisabeth Smith has been teaching her successful "instant" courses worldwide for 30 years. She regularly lectures in Marbella and at Natal University.

The CD that accompanies the book has been specially recorded by native speakers and contains:
* a pronounciation guide:
* dialogues from the book
* exercises in listening and speaking~Instant French - Elisabeth Smith|L53|~463~755~~

French Phrasebook~This is an essential accessory for travellers of all ages. The main section of the book consists of phrases and sentences organised in a way which will make it easy for you to select the items which will say what YOU want to say. The pronunciation guide a…~This is an essential accessory for travellers of all ages. The main section of the book consists of phrases and sentences organised in a way which will make it easy for you to select the items which will say what YOU want to say. The pronunciation guide at the start of the book will help you get the general rules and all the French words in the book have an anglicised version to help you with the specifics.
There are useful everyday phrases which you can use in a variety of situations, followed by sections which give you all the vocabulary you might need in particular circumstances, such as accommodation, eating and drinking and getting around. Throughout there are useful tips for the traveller, to help you get the most out of your trip. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary, so you can look up words quickly, as and when the need arises. · COMPACT, HANDY FORMAT (147mm x 8.5mm) makes it perfect for pocket or handbag·

ARRANGED IN SECTIONS so you will be able to find your way around the book quickly· EVERYDAY WORDS AND PHRASES give you all the essentials for getting around and dealing with the situations you are likely to encounter· ALPHABETICAL DICTIONARY gives you fast access to the words you need· ANGLICISED PRONUNCIATION GUIDE shows you how to pronounce the words and phrases· CHEAP AND CHEERFUL YET COMPREHENSIVE - all you need at an affordable price and in full-colour· TEACH YOURSELF PEDIGREE - you can trust the correctness of the material.~French Phrasebook|L57|~463~757~~

Business French~Do you want to win more business overseas?
Do you want to serve your french speaking customers better?
Do you want to work more effectively with your international business partners?~Business French is a three hour, all audio, straightforward course that will help you to acquire essential up-to-date business language. You can use the course at any time - to dip into at the office or as a refresher before travelling to a meeting. Through realistic conversations and authentic material, the ten business Zones will give you all the specialist terms you need for your role or your project.~Business French|L84|~463~1214~~

Pocket Business French Dictionary (English French/ French English)~Over 5000 terms translated to and from English, covering all aspects of business, including office practice….~Over 5000 terms translated to and from English, covering all aspects of business, including office practice, the stock market, international trading, accounting and marketing terminology.
* Provides a specialist vocabulary for business people, students and translators.
* Ideal for travellers abroad and for office correspondence.
* Includes supplement of sample business correspondence.
~Pocket Business French Dictionary (English French/ French English)|L33|~463~1212~~

Dictionary of Common Names of Garden and Wild Plants - French, English & Latin~John J Wells~Introduction
Contents
List of plants that rabbits do not generally eat
Words commonly used in the garden English: French
English - Latin - Francais
Francais - English - Latin
Latin - Francais - English~Dictionary of Common Names of Garden and Wild Plants - French, English & Latin|L61|~463~759~~

Radio Franglais - Nancy Boulicault~A page turning plot sweeps you from French to English and back again....~..as the adventures of the Radio Franglais team bring the reader with good French skills an authentic bilingual experience. For help along the way, consult the bilingual glossary at the end of the book where you'll find all asterisked words from the text. Test your comprehension by answering the questions in the bilingual quiz.~Radio Franglais - Nancy Boulicault|P166|~463~1218~~

Les Chiffres en Francais~A method to help you improve your comprehension and pronounciation of French numbers.~A method to help you improve your comprehension and pronounciation of French numbers.

Comprising a booklet and one audio CD, there are two sets of exercises for you to follow.
The first section is divided into 19 sets of spoken numbers, including weights and measures, times, telephone numbers, years, money plus a test section.
The second section is designed to help with pronounciation of French numbers, particularly those that can vary according to the context~Les Chiffres en Francais|L64|~463~761~~

French Accents Toolbar~For Office 2000, 2003 and XP Microsoft Office suite programs only~This CD loads quickly onto your pc and inserts a toolbar of French accents along the top of Word documents. With one mouse click you are able to select and insert French accents into the typed page. Ideal for those who frequently have to type in French~French Accents Toolbar|L72|~463~763~~

30 Days to Great French - Jenny Barriol~If you want a French program that's easy, fast and fun, then 30 Days to Great French can have you speaking the language in just one month.~If you want a French program that's easy, fast and fun, then 30 Days to Great French can have you speaking the language in just one month.
30 Days to Great French will immerse you in real-life French and keep you interested and entertained. You can choose from four flexible schedules so that you'll be in control of when and how quickly you learn. Inside this course you'll find: A straightforward, no nonsense method
Funny dialogues that feature real French, the way real people speak
Practical, up to date vocabulary and simple grammar
Notes on pop culture, history, trends and more
An audio CD so you can hear the language come alive.~30 Days to Great French - Jenny Barriol|L74|~463~767~~

Dictionary of French Building Terms - Edited by Richard Wiles~Essential language for maintaining or renovating property in France~Essential language for maintaining or renovating property in France
Whether you own a home or work in France, this book will help you to communicate with French tradesmen.

* Accessible and comprehensive, the most up-to-date and easy-to-use dictionary of French building terms.
* English-French and French-English.
* Includes hundreds of technical words you won't find in an ordinary dictionary
* Will help you to avoid costly misunderstandings
* Covers tols and equipment for every aspect of carpentry, construction, decorating, ironmongery, metalwork, plumbing and heating
* Also includes terminology for financial and property matters and an appendix of useful phrases.~Dictionary of French Building Terms - Edited by Richard Wiles|L70|~463~769~~

Hadley Pager Glossary of Veterinary Terms~(French-English & English-French)~Glossary of over 3000 Veterinary Words and Phrases
At the Vet's
Pet's Passports
Invaluable for Animal Owners visiting or living in France~Hadley Pager Glossary of Veterinary Terms|L65|~463~773~~

Pardon My French - Charles Timoney~The French you learnt at school won’t get you far ! Based on twenty years of hard-won knowledge, pardon My French takes you through all the words you need to survive and steers you past all the pitfall and potential embarrassments of speaking French in France.~The French you learnt at school won’t get you far ! Based on twenty years of hard-won knowledge, pardon My French takes you through all the words you need to survive and steers you past all the pitfall and potential embarrassments of speaking French in France.From why the Marseillaise is all about slaughtering Austrians and Prussians to when to celebrate Christmas (its not 25 December), Charles Timoney lays bare the Gallic mindset alongside their extraordinary language.Covering all areas of everyday life from eating and drinking to travel, work and understanding teenagers, this is not just the most entertaining, but also the most useful book on France and the French you’ll ever read.~Pardon My French - Charles Timoney|L79|~463~775~~

Need to Know? Speak French~Hated languages at school - but still long to speak French?
Spent too long ploughing through boring, irrelevant exercises?
Fallen asleep in your evening class?~Pick up Collins Speak French and we'll get you talking. This engaging, practical course helps you understand and use everyday French right from the moment you open the book. it also includes two hours of audio to kick-start your language skills.~Need to Know? Speak French|L49|~463~1216~~