Book excerpt: This is a pocket bilingual dictionary specially designed for French-speaking learners of English. It provides extensive coverage of up-to-date vocabulary in English and French. It includes features such as colour headwords for ease of use. Introductory pages contain practical help for students on getting the most out of a bilingual dictionary. A study page section gives help with functional language, such as making a telephone call, and aspects of the English language such as phrasal verbs and modal verbs. There is a special section on false friends in English. The Appendices include a list of grammatical terms used in the dictionary, proper names, and maps.