Choosing a French-English Dictionary. Շարքի հրապարակողը: Aideen Rodrigues
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Hello all,
I'm hoping that some of the French-English translators may be able to help me.
I need to replace my ancient(!) Collins Robert, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to what I should be replacing it with. I have tried on numerous occasions to contact Robert et Collins customer service, but to no avail Anyhow, I see that there are still some copies of the 2008 Grand Robert et Collins two volume set o... See more Hello all,
I'm hoping that some of the French-English translators may be able to help me.
I need to replace my ancient(!) Collins Robert, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to what I should be replacing it with. I have tried on numerous occasions to contact Robert et Collins customer service, but to no avail Anyhow, I see that there are still some copies of the 2008 Grand Robert et Collins two volume set on Amazon. Isn't 2008 a bit out of date though? Otherwise, I'm lost amidst the online, downloadable, hard copy versions. Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter? I'm prepared to buy both a digital and a hard copy version (will be needing hard copy version for IOL exams) but I just need a bit of a nudge in the right direction!
Thanks in advance for any replies. ▲ Collapse
| | | | DAMIEN ALLO 
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Hi there,
I've recently chosen Harraps' Unabridged in 2 volumes... (words in context, quotes, translations...) as well as Harrap's unabridged pro for PC.
| | | | | Harraps Unabridged | Oct 9, 2014 |
I've recently bought Harraps Unabridged French-English English-French dictionary, in two volumes, but it was extremely difficult to find. Foyles, contactable only through their on-line service (or in person at their London shop, I suppose) were absolutely useless!
Eventually, I got it through Amazon, whose customer services person was most helpful on the telephone - an actual human being! (help line 0800 496 1081). Apparently, there was only ONE copy left, which I secured, via a firm calle... See more I've recently bought Harraps Unabridged French-English English-French dictionary, in two volumes, but it was extremely difficult to find. Foyles, contactable only through their on-line service (or in person at their London shop, I suppose) were absolutely useless!
Eventually, I got it through Amazon, whose customer services person was most helpful on the telephone - an actual human being! (help line 0800 496 1081). Apparently, there was only ONE copy left, which I secured, via a firm called Tabata Books, and it arrived by post within a couple of days.
The dictionary is excellent, with lots of extra features such as cultural references and abbreviations in both directions.
There must be some more copies left - somewhere in the world.
Good luck! ▲ Collapse
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What is the publication date of the latest version of this dictionary? I have tried to find a website with details, but there doesn't seem to be much information available.
My main hard copy dictionary is the Collins Robert 9th edition, 2010. When I was doing my MA, I had access to Bristol University's Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, which was a very useful resource. I'm considering an annual subscription, which would be £44 per year plus VAT. Here's a link to their website:... See more What is the publication date of the latest version of this dictionary? I have tried to find a website with details, but there doesn't seem to be much information available.
My main hard copy dictionary is the Collins Robert 9th edition, 2010. When I was doing my MA, I had access to Bristol University's Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, which was a very useful resource. I'm considering an annual subscription, which would be £44 per year plus VAT. Here's a link to their website:
http://global.oup.com/online/subscribe/catalogue/oldo/
The good thing is, you get all the benefits of a comprehensive dictionary, with illustrative phrases, access to correspondence templates, etc., and also regular updates on new words. ▲ Collapse
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Aideen Rodrigues
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TOPIC STARTER | Harrap's Unabridged 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 |
The latest two volume set was published this year. I've decided to go with that one. Now, any thoughts on the best downloadable bilingual dictionary for a Mac? I was going to go with the Robert-Collins, but a lot of users seem to get pretty annoyed with having to regularly reinsert the disk. I'm going to pay for a yearly subscription I think to Collins-Robert (€24) but I would be nervous about losing internet access, so I'm going to shell out for a downloadable version or a disk. Any thou... See more The latest two volume set was published this year. I've decided to go with that one. Now, any thoughts on the best downloadable bilingual dictionary for a Mac? I was going to go with the Robert-Collins, but a lot of users seem to get pretty annoyed with having to regularly reinsert the disk. I'm going to pay for a yearly subscription I think to Collins-Robert (€24) but I would be nervous about losing internet access, so I'm going to shell out for a downloadable version or a disk. Any thoughts anyone? I didn't see great reviews of the Harrap's Pro... Also, thanks for the replies so far folks. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Aideen Rodrigues
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TOPIC STARTER | Harrap's Unabridged 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 |
Oh and by the way, for anyone looking for the Harrap's Unabridged two volume set - there are plenty available at the moment on Amazon.fr
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