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Translate either from English to French or vice versa. Don't rely on this though, it is only a first step.
Grammar checker Send a file or paste in some text and have grammatical errors pointed out though not corrected.
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Use a French/English dictionary and hear the word. Choose 'dictionnaires' from the left side-bar.
Pronunciation How do you say a word or phrase? Write it in the box and the
computer will say it for you. Choose Synthèse de la Parole from the left-side bar.
Translate words instantly on a webpage by installing this very small download.
Follow these rules for 95% accuracy.
How exactly do you use a word or expression? Use this to find dozens of examples. Choose the Le Monde collection.
A lifesaver when you can't remember correct verb endings.
Help with vocabulary in a difficult article. Click on Anglais to find out how it works then switch back to French.
Writing French correctly on computer.
Ever wondered how to get those accents into your computer generated documents? Click below to discover how.