French Grammar And Verbs
If you’re planning on learning to speak French, then apart from a good French dictionary, you’ll probably need something to help you get to grips with French grammar, including those dreaded verb conjugations.
We’ve done the research for you, and found the following ten books on French grammar and French verbs, which should make your studies go a lot smoother:
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501 French Verbs: with CD-ROM (Barron’s 501 French Verbs (W/CD))
Barron’s is today and always has been the Number-One reference source for verb usage in virtually every major language. Leading all competition, the best selling 501 French Verbs beats all less well-established rivals with its brand-new 6th edition. It’s printed in two colors, it features tinted page edges for ease of reference, and it comes with extra help for French language students in the form of a CD-ROM. The book presents the most important and most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students practice exercises in verb conjugation plus a concise grammar review. This combined book and software package is a comprehensive guide to French verb usage with a wealth of reference material and language tips, including a bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional French verbs, helpful expressions and idioms for travelers, and verb drills and short tests with all questions answered and explained. |
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2001 French and English Idioms: 2001 Idiotismes Francais et Anglais (2001 Idioms Series)
Comprehension of idiomatic expressions is vital in achieving fluency in a second language. Both English-speaking students of French and French-speaking students of English will find this dictionary invaluable in improving their conversational skill and an excellent word finder when they are reading popular newspapers or magazines in their second language. Updated to keep pace with the most current idioms, this two-part phrase book translates 2001 expressions from French to English, and from English to French. All entries are illustrated with sample sentences. This reference volume features two handy quick-word-finder indexes–one at the end of each of French section, and one at the end of the English section. |
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Bescherelle: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12,000 French Verbs (French and English Edition)
A Bescherelle is a French language grammar reference book best known for its verb conjugations volumes. It is named after the 19th century French lexicographer and grammarian Louis-Nicolas Bescherelle. There are millions of them in Canada. It is often used as a general term, though it is in fact a brand name. The series is made up of three volumes dealing with various aspects of French grammar. The first volume, L’art de conjuguer (The art of conjugation) presents the conjugation of every type of verb in the French language in every verb tense. Each verb type is numbered, so that multiple verbs with identical conjugation (such as chanter and enchanter) can be grouped under one basic verb of that type. L’art de conjuguer also offers all of the rules concerning grammar within verb conjugation as well as a detailed guide on the purpose of each verb tense. The most recent versions contain 12,000 verbs. The second volume, L’orthographe pour tous (Spelling for everyone) explains how to convert spoken sounds in French into writing. The third volume, Grammaire pour tous (Grammar for everyone) is a guide on French syntax, sentence structure, the application of proper grammar to sentences, and punctuation. Each of the three volumes use example sentences to demonstrate proper French grammar. The term Bescherelle is usually used to refer to the first book, L’art de conjuguer. Bescherelles (L’art de conjugeur in particular) are commonly used in French immersion schools and it is often required that students purchase one for class. Bescherelles also exist for German, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Latin, although they do not have the popularity of the original French. |
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English Grammar For Students Of French: The Study Guide For Those Learning French
Thousands of students have found this book the ideal way to master and upgrade their French grammar. |
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Everything French Verb Book: A Handy Reference For Mastering Verb Conjugation (Everything (Language & Writing))
Verb recognition and conjugation is one of the most difficult aspects of learning any language-especially French. But with The Everything French Verb Book, mastering those idiomatic verbs is a cinch! You’ll not only learn basic and advanced verbs and how to use them, you’ll also learn the subtleties that distinguish similar verbs. With easy-to-follow instruction that explains the nuances of tense usage and etiquette-appropriate language, you’ll be speaking this splendid romance language with ease and confidence in no time. Impress your friends, travel to French-speaking countries, or wander through a Parisian marketplace-all you need is The Everything French Verb Book! |
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French Verbs (Barron’s Foriegn Language Guides)
Approximately 300 of the most frequently used French verbs are presented in the form of clear, easy-to-read conjugation tables. Arranged alphabetically by infinitive, one verb per page, each verb is defined in English. At the bottom of each page are sample sentences and related words and expressions. The book also includes thorough instruction in verb usage, as well as a listing of verbs that are conjugated like the main verb. Titles in Barron’s Verbs series are shorter versions of Barron’s 501 Verbs series. These smaller-format references make handy sources for language students, teachers, and translators. |
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Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar (Practice Makes Perfect Series)
The only way to build your confidence in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. From present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all aspects of French grammar that you need to master. Focusing on the practical aspects of French as it’s really spoken, each unit of Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar features clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises. |
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Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses (Practice Makes Perfect Series)
Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses goes beyond other verb books to coach you in when and why verb tenses are used. In addition to an array of fully conjugated verbs, you will find clear and concise explanations that pinpoint why specific tenses work in given situations as well as tons of engaging examples and numerous skill-building exercises. Combine those features with the renowned Practice Makes Perfect format and you have the ideal reference/workbook to learn to speak and write French with fluency. |
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Schaum’s Outline of French Grammar, 5ed (Schaum’s Outline Series)
Schaum’s Outline of French Grammar delivers a comprehensive and efficient review of French grammar, with exercises, quick drills, and helpful verb charts. The fifth edition includes the latest usages and carefully explains challenging grammatical topics. |
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The Ultimate French Review and Practice: Mastering French Grammar for Confident Communication
A good grasp of grammar enables the foreign-language learner to build skill and confidence in communication. Here’s the “ultimate,” painless way for intermediate and advanced learners to brush up on the rules. Each grammatical concept is explained and then illustrated with lively sentence examples; extensive exercises offer practice at applying this knowledge in everyday conversation. Also included are “culture notes,” authentic documents, vocabulary boxes, and verb charts, as well as a full answer key and index. |
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