Book excerpt: This edition is fully revised with up-to-date coverage of all the essential vocabulary of everyday life. There are over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations, along with special treatment of key words: frequently-used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners use with them correctly. New warning symbols make slang and informal words and expressions instantly identifiable and an A-Z of cultural information helps students further their understanding of the French-speaking world.