The perfect French phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad
Your ideal companion while traveling in Europe—especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience—this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough French covers all the standard phrase book topics—including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance—its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion.
This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel—such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780071451390
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication Date: 06-02-2005
Pages: 160
Product Dimensions: 4.68(w) x 6.38(h) x 0.43(d)
Series: Just Enough Phrasebook
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Using This Phrase Book
ix
A Note on Pronunciation
xi
Everyday Expressions
1
Crossing the Border
3
Meeting People
5
Breaking the Ice
5
Names
5
Family
6
Where You Live
7
For the Businessman and Businesswoman
7
Asking Directions
9
Directions
12
The Tourist Information Office
14
Accommodations
16
Hotel
16
Camping and Youth Hosteling
21
Rented Lodging
26
General Shopping
31
The Drugstore
31
Vacation Items
34
The Tobacco Shop
36
Buying Clothes
38
Replacing Equipment
42
Shop Talk
44
Shopping for Food
48
Bread
48
Cakes
49
Ice Cream and Candy
51
In the Supermarket
52
Pionic Food
55
Fruits and Vegetables
58
Meat
61
Fish
64
Eating and Drinking Out
67
Ordering a Drink
67
Ordering a Snack
70
In a Restaurant
71
Understanding the Menu
74
Health
77
Problems: Complaints, Loss, and Theft
83
Complaints
83
Loss
84
Theft
84
The Post Office
86
Telephoning
88
Cashing Checks and Changing Money
91
Automobile Travel
93
Public Transportation
99
Leisure and Entertainment
103
Asking If Things Are Allowed
106
Reference
108
Public Notices
108
Abbreviations
111
Numbers
112
Time
114
Days
116
Months, Dates, Seasons, and Years
118
Public Holidays in France and Belgium
120
Countries and Nationalities
120
Department Store Guide
123
Conversion Tables
125
Clothing Sizes
127
Do It Yourself: Some Notes on the French Language
128
Index
137
Maps of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and French-speaking Switzerland