This new edition of the Oxford Paperback French Dictionary and Grammar offers: A major new edition of the dictionary with a new layout and design Over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations in the dictionary provide extensive coverage of contemporary vocabulary. Frequently-used words, the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout with usage notes throughout the dictionary. The dictionary also includes tables of regular and irregular French verbs, and a quick-reference number chart. In addition, there is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to French Grammar offering clear explanations of modern French usage and grammar; examples taken from everyday speech, newspapers, and magazines; sections on word order, punctuation, and prepositions; extra help on translation problems and pronunciation traps; and an extensive glossary and full index.