French English Frequency Dictionary Essential Vocabulary 2500 Most Used Words 548 Most Common Verbs

The fastest and most efficient way to acquire a base vocabulary for practical spoken and written French. 2nd EditionUpdates: + Now includes 5.000 French to English example sentences to help you learn faster and remember vocabulary quicker.+ Added International Phonetic Alphabet entries to help you getting French pronunciation right Scientific research has shown that in day to day speech, you only use about 1.000 words a day. The 1000 most common words account for 95% of all daily conversational French. The 2.500 most used words account for 85% of all daily written text in FR. This essential French- English Word Frequency Dictionary gives you a list of the most used words to build your French vocabulary fast. These high frequency French words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students. This electronic mini dictionary is a invaluable tool if you want to teach yourself French. Learn only the most important and most used words & verbs to quickly gain a practical knowledge of spoken and written French. This French- English dictionary is perfect for beginners and intermediate students of teenage or adult age. It is less suitable for kids and children. Learning from a vocabulary list is a great way to learn French fast. More fun facts on language learning and vocabulary: * The first 25 words are used in 33% of all daily writing * The top 100 words make up around 50% of all student and adult writings * Top 500 words make up around 70% of all daily written texts. It has been advised to first learn the first 1000 most common words before you start speaking a new language. The facts aforementioned seem to confirm this. That is why we created a list of the most used 2500 French words, and 548 most common verbs. With these words, you are able to cover 85% of the official language in France in text, and 95% of all you need in the spoken language. It is therefore a rational move to prioritize learning the words and verbs that you are likely to use and hear the most often. Frequency dictionaries and word lists are a good starting point, and can produce the quickest results. The most common French words & verbs list will give you a good grasp on the language in a short amount of time. French is the official language of 29 countries, including Canada, France and a huge part of Africa. spoken worldwide in by over 220 million people, it is the 6th most used language world-wide.The word frequency is based on analysis of French subtitles. Scientific research has shown that subtitles are the best source of a practical, spoken frequency dictionary in any language. Subtitles correlate to both spoken and written French. The product is unique and the best way to understand and speak French quick, because other frequency dictionaries base themselves on written text. The dictionary is not divided by topics, but it has been divided by part of speech, frequency order and alphabetical order. By studying this dictionary with the 2500 most common words and 468 most common verbs, you will quickly gain a broad understanding and practical knowledge of spoken and written French. Studies quoted: Nation 1990, Liu Na &Nation, 1985

The fastest and most efficient way to acquire a base vocabulary for practical spoken and written French. 2nd EditionUpdates: + Now includes 2.500 French to English example sentences to help you learn faster and remember vocabulary quicker.+ Added International Phonetic Alphabet entries to help you getting French pronunciation right Scientific research has shown that in day to day speech, you only use about 1.000 words a day. The 1000 most common words account for 95% of all daily conversational French. The 2.500 most used words account for 85% of all daily written text in FR. This essential French- English Word Frequency Dictionary gives you a list of the most used words to build your French vocabulary fast. These high frequency French words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students. This electronic mini dictionary is a invaluable tool if you want to teach yourself French. Learn only the most important and most used words & verbs to quickly gain a practical knowledge of spoken and written French. This French- English dictionary is perfect for beginners and intermediate students of teenage or adult age. It is less suitable for kids and children. Learning from a vocabulary list is a great way to learn French fast. More fun facts on language learning and vocabulary: • The first 25 words are used in 33% of all daily writing • The top 100 words make up around 50% of all student and adult writings • Top 500 words make up around 70% of all daily written texts. It has been advised to first learn the first 1000 most common words before you start speaking a new language. The facts aforementioned seem to confirm this. That is why we created a list of the most used 2500 French words, and 548 most common verbs. With these words, you are able to cover 85% of the official language in France in text, and 95% of all you need in the spoken language. It is therefore a rational move to prioritize learning the words and verbs that you are likely to use and hear the most often. Frequency dictionaries and word lists are a good starting point, and can produce the quickest results. The most common French words & verbs list will give you a good grasp on the language in a short amount of time. French is the official language of 29 countries, including Canada, France and a huge part of Africa. spoken worldwide in by over 220 million people, it is the 6th most used language world-wide.The word frequency is based on analysis of French subtitles. Scientific research has shown that subtitles are the best source of a practical, spoken frequency dictionary in any language. Subtitles correlate to both spoken and written French. The product is unique and the best way to understand and speak French quick, because other frequency dictionaries base themselves on written text. The dictionary is not divided by topics, but it has been divided by part of speech, frequency order and alphabetical order. By studying this dictionary with the 2500 most common words and 468 most common verbs, you will quickly gain a broad understanding and practical knowledge of spoken and written French. Studies quoted: Nation 1990, Liu Na &Nation, 1985

The Core Vocabulary of French With this book, you will learn French fast and efficiently: This book contains practical vocabulary for both spoken and written French. Intended for beginners and intermediate students, this book covers vocabulary roughly from CEFR A1 (complete beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient). Each entry in this book contains: - English translation(s) - French to English example sentences - phonetic spelling - detailed Part of Speech information. Why Study By Frequency?: Not all words are created equal. Some words are used more than other, and are thus more valuable to know. The secret to becoming fluent fast in a language, is by learning the right vocabulary. Studies have shown that the most used 2.500 words account for 92% of all spoken French, and 82% of all written French text. How Much Vocabulary Do You Need To Know? While it's important to note it's impossible to pin down these numbers and statistics with 100% accuracy, these are a global average of multiple sources. According to scientific research, this is the amount of vocabulary needed for varying levels of fluency: - 250 words: the essential core of a language. Without these words, you cannot construct sentences. - 750 words: those that are used every single day by every person who speaks the language. - 2500 words: those that should enable you to express everything you could possibly want to say, although some creativity might be required. - 5000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers without higher education. You will understand 95% of all written texts. - 10,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers with higher education. - 20,000 words: the amount you need to recognize passively in order to read, understand, and enjoy a work of literature such as a novel by a notable author. Keeping above facts in mind, the value of a frequency dictionary is immense. What is Inside This Book? A frequency list of the most frequently used French words, based on analysis of 20 gigabytes of French subtitles, the equivalent of 80.000 books of 200 pages each; more than two large libraries worth of text. A large base text collection is absolutely vital in order to establish a reliable general frequency list. Subtitles have the advantage of corresponding both to written and spoken language. This makes subtitles the best method for creating a useful and practical word frequency list. This French to English frequency dictionary can roughly be divided in three parts. - 2.500 French words in ranked by general frequency - Frequency ranking by part of speech (E.G, The most used adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc) - 2.500 French words in alphabetical order French pronunciation can be tricky. To help pronounce French words correctly, we added phonetic transcriptions of French words. The phonetic spelling of words is done by the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Summary The French Frequency Dictionary - Essential Vocabulary gives you a practical word list to learn French vocabulary. Study the most used words to rapidly gain a base vocabulary in French. These high frequency words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students of French. The frequency dictionary can be used as a stand-alone tool, or in combination with any other language learning program, app or book. This book roughly covers CEFR vocabulary ratings from A1 (absolute beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient). Invest this book, and invest in yourself. You will amaze yourself, and your friends and family by how fast you're progressing in your journey of speaking French.

With this final book, you will increase your vocabulary from roughly CEFR C1+ up to C2+. By knowing the most used 10.000 words, you will have a vocabulary comparable to an adult native speaker with higher education. You will be able to understand 98% of all spoken language, and 95% of all written French.

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. Former CD content is now available to access at www.routledge.com/9780415775311 as support material. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research work. 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).

This is the 3rd book in the French Frequency Dictionary series. With this book, you will increase your vocabulary from roughly CEFR B2+ up to CEFR C1+. Building you vocabulary further from the previous books, you will be able to express yourself comfortably. You will be able to understand 93% of all French text and 97% of all spoken French.

The Core Vocabulary of Modern French. With this 2nd book in the series, you will increase your vocabulary from roughly CEFR A2+ up to CEFR B2+ level. This book is for intermediate students of French. You will be able to express yourself comfortably, and are able to understand 89% of all French text, and 85% of all spoken French.

Have you been trying to learn French and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in French, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen. Did you know that — according to an important study — learning the top two thousand (2000) most frequently used words will enable you to understand up to 84% of all non-fiction and 86.1% of fiction literature and 92.7% of oral speech? Those are amazing stats, and this book will take you even further than those numbers! In this book: - A detailed introduction with tips and tricks on how to improve your learning - A list of 2000 of the most common words in French and their translations - An example sentence for each word – in both French and English - Finally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tips Don’t look any further, we’ve got what you need right here! In fact, we’re ready to turn you into a French speaker… are you ready to get involved in becoming one?

Learn French Fast! New for 2017 – Completely revised and updated. A simple, fast, proven way to learn French with ease. First 500 words provides 75% common usage. Easy units - your confidence grows as your vocabulary grows. French Key Words provides an easy route to mastering excellent basic French. Easy-to-learn Unit Structure gets you the words you need to know quickly and easily. One hundred easy-to-master units of 20 words each. Learn French quickly and simply. These words are the essential foundation stones on which you intuitively build your language framework: The first five units (100 words) account for 63% of normal conversational French. The first 500 words account for 75% of normal conversational usage. The full 2,000 words will equip you for nearly all word occurrences in modern French usage in speech, newspapers, books, television etc. Also provides an all-in-one basic French-English dictionary and an All-in-one basic English-French Dictionary. The perfect aid - to learn French by using the simplest, most logical way to pick up a vocabulary of ten thousand words from two thousand. French Key Words presents you with the 2,000 word basic vocabulary ordered by frequency of occurrence in modern usage - in one hundred simple units. The book is a learning aid benefiting from computer analysis of a million words and consists of a list of the commonest two thousand key words in French, with their meanings in English, arranged in decreasing order of frequency. A simple, fast, proven way to learn French with ease.

French vocabulary book + French dictionary This French vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic French-English as well as English-French dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This French learning resource is a combination of French vocabulary book and a two-way basic French dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based French vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing French vocabularies for a certain topic. The French vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-French dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic French dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic French-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for French words and directly find the English translation How to use this French vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The French dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the French translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic French dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning French and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.