Leave a Review Ultralingua French
Excellent program!
This is a terrific program. I use it constantly, and the updates have made it better. It really exceeds my expectations of what a dictionary can do; it has words in context, figures of speech, easy access to conjugation.... great tool. There are other french programs for learning I've found for the computer, but nothing else for the iphone that is this helpful. And, no, I don't work for them!!! I've just bought other programs that are more trouble than they are worth.Show lessAnother French Student
Needs some improvement
I have been using the desktop version for several years and was excited to see Ultralingua available for my new iTouch. However, after just some quick searches, I noticed a glaring omission: no personal pronouns! With these missing, it will be tough for beginners to translate such common phrases like "il faut" or "il y a". In the desktop version, the user can lookup "il" and these related phrases appear. There are dozens more like this using "en", which is missing as well.
The Ultralingua team has been superb about making desktop version improvements; I'm sure they'll take care of these on the next go-around.Show lessxzysm
EXCEPTIONALLY USEFUL - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I am impressed over and over again with this app. It is a constant ally in my project of learning French at an aggressive pace.
Bravo.
Parenthetically, my previous review was highly critical of the cost of the app. My use of the app has led to my giving it five stars without reservation.eager to learn
Great Tool For Everyday
I bought this application because I recently became and expat in a french-speaking country and I don't know any french yet. I have found it really easy to use and the "clear" using the x button not a problem at all. Maybe this new release made it bigger? I looked at all the applications available on itunes and read all of the reviews. I am very satisfied with this particular one. It keeps a list of words recently looked up. The only downside is that it doesn't do entire phrases. Now that would be cool..... but I don't think any of them do it yet. Keep your eyes out for it!Show lessSloDucky
Highly Recommended
Very well made program. The conjugation feature is extremely useful, and the program in general is well designed and easy to use. A little expensive, but worth the cost. RRPShepherd
Tres bien
This is by-far my favorite app on my phone (just my opinion). I use it constantly throughout the day. In fact, an on-the-go electronic French dictionary is the sole reason that I invested in an iPhone.
If I were to suggest anything, it would be small.
I would like a larger "x" clear button. Somebody already suggested that, and I think they were spot-on.
Second, in-line input suggestions would be very helpful. I search with the thumb of my right hand (it's a large thumb!) and read/write with my left. If the program suggested recent or common words during input, it would make the process less cumbersome and minimize errors.
But these suggestions are minimal and aren't meant as biting critique. I love this app. The software is solid and perfectly simple. The conjugation portion, alone, is worth the price.
Thank you for offering such a great program. -Alexander
Revision: the update is strong. Thanks to the software team for listening to the users.
The new "history" button is an invaluable addition. It features word history and translation description.
And the interface has undergone a face lift. The developers must have remapped the "x" button coordinates because my clumsy thumb doesn't get in the way of speed anymore.
Thanks again. I love this program.Show lessAlexander Clark
Good, but needs a few more features
It's a great app, a life saver for my french homework, but like most everyone else it needs a better search clear button, a recent search list, and maybe more words (though it already has a great amount).TJ Weiten
Best Conjugator Around
This is a fine dictionary, and the functionality suggestions made by reviewers would certainly make it even better, but the conjugation function is fantastic.
You type in the infinitive, and then just choose the tense or mood. Instantly all forms of that specific verb will appear--not just a sample verb that conjugates the same. For me, though I'll miss my well-worn Bescherel and even my high-tech Cassio, having the letter-perfect form presented, with doubled letters, disappearing accents and all, is a great time saver.Show lessLaquedem
Great product
I bought this and the Italian version of the dictionary. While some reviews said that you could always use the free dictionary online, I find that having an offline access is a good enough reason for spending $20 since very often I am at the location where neither wifi or data network is available (subway, airplane, abroad, etc). That coupled with a relatively good interface and built in conjugator makes this product worthwhile. I do agree with some reviews that if you don't particularly need the offline access that the online dictionary is perhaps sufficient. Otherwise, you should try this product. It is better I think if Ultralingua could give us the demo version so that people could try it out first before giving bad review solely because of the price.Show lessMd2911
Great App
Very useful for people with a working or basic knowledge of French, but not fluent. I use it to help me translate words or find a word to use that I don't already know. This is not a learning app or a phrasebook, there are other apps for that... it is a great reference though which is what I need. Who doesn't have 20 bucks anyway, children?Show lessSixty
