Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary 
asked by anton584 on November 9, 2006 7:29 AM
Bonjour! From ordering a cafe au lait in Paris to making new friends in the Loire Valley, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling; an English-French and French-English dictionary; the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Louvre. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's sac a dos.
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I had two phrase books during my recent two-week visit to France and found that I really only used this one (and the Marling Menu Master). Common situations are covered extremely well and are easy to locate in the book. For example, if I needed to ask if a train was direct or was leaving from a certain track, the book easily allowed me to figure out how to say it. One night, I got locked out of a hotel (they locked the doors before 10!) and I was able to use the book to explain my predicament over the phone. The size is perfect too as it fit in the back pocket of my slacks. Rick Steve's books are great and this one is no exception.
reviewed by artdealer on November 18, 2006 9:58 AM
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I am very impressed by this book and how easily it teaches the pronunciation of this difficult-to-learn language. It's pocket-sized, and has commonly used words inside the front and back covers for easy reference. There is also a handy 'menu guide' --- very important for travellers with finicky eating habits! We leave for France again in a month ... and definitely feel more comfortable approaching the language barrier with this book in tow.
reviewed by fusionz on November 28, 2006 3:52 AM