Lonely Planet French Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide.

Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet French Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when you need to reference something quickly, and let the 3,500-word two-way dictionary guide you in your conversations.

Inside Lonely Planet's French Phrasebook & Dictionary:

Learn top phrases and get to grips with the basics with handy guides on pronunciation, phonetics, and grammar.

Buy tickets for transport, find and book accommodation, get directions, understand currency, and find your way when you're out and about.

Order food with confidence using the menu decoder, learn table etiquette and manners, ask for special meals, and discuss dietary requirements.

Practice simple greetings and conversation starters so you can meet new people and socialise with the community.

Understand what to say in an emergency situation and get help when you need it.

Reference situations and events quickly using the pull-out fast-phrases card.

Translate specific words and learn their meanings with the 3,500-word two-way dictionary.

The Lonely Planet's Phrasebook & Dictionary series covers 120+ languages—more than any other publisher on the market! Get to the heart of France and immerse yourself in the language, so you can get closer to the local culture and community and have your best adventure yet.