French Verbs: Oxford Quick Reference
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Author Description
The most comprehensive dictionary of its kind, this book offers the quickest and easiest way yet to find out everything there is to know about over 4,200 French verbs. Now in larger, easy-to-read edition this is a unique directory to every French verb in common use today, offering a practical guide to meaning, how each tense is formed, whether it is regular or irregular, what prepositions it takes with verbs or nouns, and whether its auxiliary verb is avoir or être. An especially attractive feature is the list of seventy-seven model verbs and their complete conjugations in all active tenses, with notes on those showing minor deviations from the pattern. Reliable and extremely accessible, French Verbs is perfect for business people, tourists, and student alike.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference work addresses the need for a comprehensive, accessible directory to navigate the complexities of French verb conjugation and usage. Author William Rowlinson provides a structured framework for learners and professionals to identify verb meanings, tense formations, and prepositional requirements, drawing on a vast database of over 4,200 verbs in common use.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive index of over 4,200 French verbs.
- Seventy-seven model verbs with full conjugation tables for all active tenses.
- Guidance on auxiliary verb selection (avoir or être) and prepositional usage.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide conversational practice exercises or audio pronunciation guides.
- It focuses primarily on standard French verb forms rather than regional dialects or archaic usage.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this volume as a reliable, high-density resource for students and professionals requiring quick grammatical verification. Users often highlight the clarity of the model verb system as a primary benefit for mastering irregular conjugation patterns.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
1994-10-06
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192827723
ISBN-13:
9780192827722
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French language
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