French Talking Dictionary

A talking dictionary is a very fun and simple way to learn a new language. It has one big advantage in that usually the electronic dictionary is not very big, meaning that it is very mobile. The other advantage is the flexibility. At a push of a button you get instant results, and of course the power of "hearing" the language should never be underestimated.

What makes an electronic dictionary desirable? First the number of words in the database... in general the more the better. One should always try to get one that offers to add on words to the list, because no database is ever complete. A powerful dictionary should have also offer a thesaurus tool, and should pronounce the words in a clear way. The display should be easy to read and every electronic dictonary should have a grammar guide.

Below you will find a collection of "French Talking Dictionaries". We hope it proves to be a useful aid in your goal of learning the French language.

Contrary to a common misunderstanding both in the American and British media, France does not prohibit the use of foreign words in websites nor in any other private publication, as that would violate the constitutional right of freedom of speech. The misunderstanding may have arisen from a similar prohibition in the Canadian province of Quebec which made strict application of the Charter of the French Language between 1977 and 1993, although these regulations addressed language used in advertising and the provision of commercial services offered within the province, not the language of private communication. In addition to French, there are also a variety of languages spoken by minorities, though France has not signed the European Charter for Regional Languages yet.

French Talking Dictionaries