The main focus of this section is to help you build your vocabulary. We have identified the French words you most need to know, and they are laid out clearly for you here; you will also find them marked with a handy key symbol in the A-Z text of the dictionary. We also include word games so that you can practise your dictionary skills and learn vocabulary while having fun. The centre section also contains a calendar of holidays and festivals and an updated A-Z guide to French life and culture - ideal for the traveller and for those learning about life in French-speaking countries.