Collins-Robert Concise
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | $14.99 | Ultralingua, Inc. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Carry a dependable French and English reference everywhere you go with the latest edition of the Collins Pro French-English Translation Dictionary. This app combines detailed, professional dictionary data from HarperCollins and Le Robert with our new, easy-to-use Ultralingua interface. Our smart search goes beyond dictionary entries to give you complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, convert numerals into French or English text instantly, and catch common misspellings to get you to the word you are looking for faster than ever.
DICTIONARY:
• Over 57,000 entries with 190,000 translations
• Over 90,000 example phrases
• Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature.
• Genders for all French nouns
• Idioms, slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage
• Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions
• Dozens of cultural notes
• Smart search results in both French and English simultaneously, in case you misspell or mistype
• Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type
• Tap on a word in a definition to quickly look it up, conjugate it, or copy it to your clipboard. This features recognizes inflected forms and chooses the correct language for you.
• Search the dictionary by speaking to Apple’s Siri on applicable devices
VERBS:
• Conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs
• Includes all standard tenses and forms
• Displays the direct translation of each conjugation when available
• Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings
• View verb conjugations in a single tense or expand a verb to view all conjugations in one user-friendly format
MORE:
• Translates numerals into French and English text as you type
• Language swapper button to switch from French-English to English-French with ease
• Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time.
• Favorite individual definitions and verbs and view them by tapping on the favorites button.
• No internet connection required
• Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German
This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary is a must-have reference tool for students and language professionals alike.
REVIEWS:
(5 stars) "Best French dictionary ever - In the 30 years that I have been studying and using French I have yet to find a better French-English dictionary, whether in-print, online or an app. This app is totally worth the price." -User review
(5 stars) "Wonderful for an high intermediate reader like me who often needs a clarification but doesn't want to haul around a heavy dictionary. The interface is great because it anticipates the word as you type and if your French spelling is weak - like mine is - it saves a lot of time." -User review
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Reviews
Exactly what I need
Cardshark60
Just moved to France, and I have only one year of middle school French under my belt. Up to now, I've relied upon my not-so-little "pocket" dictionary, but it's both too bulky to actually put in a pocket and lacking in what one really needs when learning a language, living here, traveling, etc.: those fine distinctions, subtle differences in meaning, and, most of all, lots and lots of examples. So I knew I needed something else. I gulped very, very hard at the idea of spending so much, but I NEEDED it... How has it turned out? How practical is it? Suffice it to say, I'd pay twice as much if I had to. A great dictionary is indispensable when learning a language or living/traveling somewhere. And this is a great dictionary. Best of all, it fits in my pocket with ease.
Update went smoothly
Lisianne
No problems, update fine, seems to work as before, and very helpful overall for the French student.
Don't waste your money
G-G-G-Gonz
I'd heard good things about this app, but thus far precisely none of the words I've looked up--"prescience", "grits", and "sprocket"--are in the dictionary. Had I known this prior to purchase, I would have continued to do what I've always done, which is to type the English term + "French" into my phone's internet browser ("sprocket french" for example) and arrive at the translation I'm looking for. The ludicrous price tag on this app has left me with nothing but an incurable case of buyer's remorse.
Update is a dud
Bennyhtfp
If you haven't updated, don't. If you are thinking of buying, wait. I have used this product in French language school in Paris since September. Content is fantastic. It is worth the money if you are seriously studying French. It has a fantastic dictionary with many expressions, and the conjugation tables are a huge help. Unfortunately, the latest update crashes constantly and is not worth the money until these issues are resolved.
Great App
PaulAndrew1987
Very easy to navigate, clean and convenient interface. Waiting for update to fit the new iPhone 5 screen size!!
Indispensable
Le Pouet
Je l'utilise presque tout les jours. Il est très complet et est facile à utiliser. Recommandé pour toute personne vivant dans un pays anglo saxon.
What Happened
Darth Mickey
After the latest update which includes iPhone 5 support, I can no longer search for words in French or in English. When I touch the search bar, nothing happens. This is a great App, but this problem needs to be fixed ASAP!
Flexible French / English Dictionary
Thomas Steffens
This is not just a simple translation dictionary. It covers the complexity of language and gives you many ways of dealing with this complexity. You must read the instructions carefully to get full benefit from this dictionary. In some ideal sense it is impossible to translate from one language to another as each language is ultimately idiomatic. But this is addressed implicitly by this dictionary. It must be one of the best.
