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This is the first French-English dictionary to focus on the role of connecting words and phrases. It presents nearly 200 full entries in alphabetical order, as well as 2,000 examples.
Some 750 alphabetically-arranged entries provide insights into the exciting cultural and political features of contemporary Spain. Including Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque country, coverage spans from 1939 to the present.
This text was designed to be compatible with the interests, abilities and backgrounds of the beginning French student, whether in high school or college. The authors organized their text on the premise that it contains grammar and vocabulary, clearly and accurately presented, in effective progression, along with suitable practice exercises. Their ultimate aim was for the student to become "conversational", that is, to be able to exchange ideas in French. Originally published in 1959 by Harper and Row, Publishers, Inc.
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.
Connecting words and phrases are essential for discussion, clarity and fluency in any language. French is particularly reliant on connecting language: also and in fact have around 15 equivalent words and expressions in French. This is the first French-English dictionary to focus on this fascinating and crucial part of the language. The dictionary presents nearly 200 full entries in alphabetical order, including: de plus; et ce; or; c'est dire que; en fait; au total; voila. Entries define, discuss and exemplify the whole range of connecting language in French. 2000 examples add further clarity and are chosen from a wide range of registers and mainly contemporary prose.
This comprehensive manual thoroughly covers every aspect of French grammar, from the basic to the most advanced level, and illustrates the grammatical structures with useful, practical and interesting examples. Up-to-date language and usage both on the formal and on the informal level is paired with cultural information about France, making the study of grammar a pleasant experience. The book offers its users clear and detailed explanations, as well as the opportunity to practice their reading, writing and speaking skills in numerous oral and written exercises, which include translations, suggestions for communicative activities with a partner, and topics for written composition. A Complete French Grammar for Reference and Practice can be used as a classroom text in intermediate and advanced courses, as well as for reference and self-study. It is a reliable source of information for teachers and students alike, and addresses all those learners who want to speak and write French correctly.
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Family of Pascual Duarte with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Family of Pascual Duarte by Camilo José Cela, an uncompromisingly bleak portrayal of the violence that plagued rural Spain in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Pascual Duarte through an ingenious nested narrative which spans three unreliable narrators and several years, and describes the path that eventually led the protagonist to be sentenced to death for the murder of a nobleman. Camilo José Cela was a Spanish writer who won a number of prestigious awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1989. ...