This new, top-of-the line Advanced Dictionary has been specially developed to become the dictionary of first resort for students, teachers, and serious general users, offering detailed and up-to-date coverage of both languages, including Belgian, Canadian, and Swiss French, and British, Australian, South African and American English. Distinctive panel entries and highlights have been added along with two thousand new words and meanings from everyday life, the Internet, and technology. A crisp, easy-to-read layout brings all these great features together in one user-friendly volume. Special Feaures: Over 220,000 references and 400,000 translations. Panel entries on French culture. Frequently used phrases are highlighted at foot of page. Communications guide covers resumes, cover letters, applications, answering ads, making reservations. Cultural Guide includes international French and English variant spellings.