A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all
learners of French, providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used
words in the language.
Based on a 23-million-word corpus of French which includes written and
spoken material both from France and overseas, this dictionary provides
the user with detailed information for each of the 5000 entries,
including English equivalents, a sample sentence, its English
translation, usage statistics, and an indication of register variation.
Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency
listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency
listing there are thematically-organized lists of the top words from a
variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing, and family
terms.
An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of
French will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their
study of French vocabulary.
Deryle Lonsdale is Associate Professor in the Linguistics and
English Language Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah).
Yvon Le Bras is Associate Professor of French and Department Chair
of the French and Italian Department at Brigham Young University (Provo,
Utah).