Harrap’s Shorter French Dictionary is France’s favourite bilingual dictionary. For most of the 20th century it was the standard work of reference, bridging the gap between English and French, and in the 21st century it continues to fulfil this role. The seventh edition represents the accumulation of decades of editorial work and expertise and Harrap’s extensive language databases have been used to guarantee thorough coverage of all areas of vocabulary. The seventh edition of the dictionary incorporates many new features and improvements.

A four-colour illustrated supplement covers 400 essential English and French idioms. It also includes boxed notes with extra linguistic information and explanations of the origins of particular idioms.

• Brand-new two-colour, three-column design
• Thousands of new words
• Over 200 notes give information about cultural topics
• Over 400 longer entries include menus for easier navigation
• Extensive treatment of colloquial and technical vocabulary
• Hundreds of usage notes give information about false friends and easily confused words
• Excellent coverage of all varieties of English and French
• Extensive French and English grammars, linked to the dictionary text