France is the world's #1 tourist destination, with 2.2 million American visitors in 2002, and French the second most popular foreign language among U.S. high school and college students. This handy little phrasebook fits easily into pocket, purse, or bag-and helps tourists and students make themselves understood right away.
Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams, and Dominique Wenzel are all veteran French teachers and translators.
Chapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking French.
Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics.
Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds.
Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk.
Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!).
Chapter 6: Shop 'Til You Drop!
Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority.
Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation.
Chapter 10: Laying Down Your Weary Head: House or Hotel.
Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies.
Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Expressions.
Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French.
Index.