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Perfect for those just starting out, or returning to French after time away, French Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory French course - from grammar, vocabulary and pronunciations to verb forms and tenses.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Getting Down to Basics 5

Chapter 2: Narrowing the Gender Gap 19

Chapter 3: It’s Happening in the Present 43

Chapter 4: Being Descriptive and Connecting Your Thoughts 67

Chapter 5: Connecting with Prepositions 87

Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 95

Chapter 7: Uncovering the Past 107

Chapter 8: Foreseeing the Future 123

Chapter 9: Recognizing Verb Moods 131

Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 151

Appendix: Verb Charts 157

Index 171

French Essentials For Dummies

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 7 June 2011
      ISBN-13 9781118071755
      978-1118071755
      ISBN-10 1118071751

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Perfect for those just starting out, or returning to French after time away, French Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory French course - from grammar, vocabulary and pronunciations to verb forms and tenses.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction 1

      Chapter 1: Getting Down to Basics 5

      Chapter 2: Narrowing the Gender Gap 19

      Chapter 3: It’s Happening in the Present 43

      Chapter 4: Being Descriptive and Connecting Your Thoughts 67

      Chapter 5: Connecting with Prepositions 87

      Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 95

      Chapter 7: Uncovering the Past 107

      Chapter 8: Foreseeing the Future 123

      Chapter 9: Recognizing Verb Moods 131

      Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 151

      Appendix: Verb Charts 157

      Index 171

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