The second part tests your understanding of the newly acquired vocabulary. An index directs you to the portion of the text where the word is defined and its usage illustrated. An excellent method to expand and refine your vocabulary. L'Histoire des mots. Although not quite a dictionary or an etymological guide, this text discusses the origins of key words and their different meanings.
Humorous illustrations depicting real life situations complement the interesting texts.
Here he would have found his answer, and that of other expressions all related to eating and drinking. This book uncovers the hidden meanings of current French words. Alphabetical entries are accompanied by illustrations and a literary example of the word. Dictionnaire des mots perdus. These two authors went in search of lost French words by perusing many ancient dictionnaries.