Using extensive examples from modern spoken and written French, this handy reference provides the most accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date basic grammar available in compact format. With its attractive and easy-to-use layout, this dictionary contains explanations of current usage not found in other grammars of this size. Short, simple, and easy-to-follow, French Grammar also includes sections on translation problems and pronunciation traps, verb tables conjugating more than a hundred irregular verbs, an alphabetical list of French prepositions and their use, a comprehensive glossary of grammatical terms, and an easy-to-use index for swift reference. Compact enough to slip into a pocket or purse, this practical guide is indispensable for students and travelers.