# Accio: French-English — Dictionary and Phrasebook

> Offline French-English dictionary and phrasebook with native speaker audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultralingua, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accio-french-english/id331194475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultralingua, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2009-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accio-french-english/id331194475/reviews.md

## What is Accio?

Accio dictionaries and phrasebooks give you just the words you need.

Use this app on iPhone or iPad to access thousands of common French and English translations, and listen to more than 800 words and phrases recorded by native speakers, with no internet connection required.

Dictionary features:
• More than 75,000 entries and 155,000 translations
• Parts of speech
• French noun genders
• Tap any word in the dictionary results to look it up
• Find results as you type with quick search, or browse alphabetically
• Multiple translations for many entries
• Return to recent searches with history

Phrasebook features:
• Browse categories or search for specific phrases 
• All phrases include audio recorded by native speakers in addition to the text display
• Return to recent searches with history
• Easily change search direction with bidirectional look-up
• Use the volume controls to adjust play volume

Phrase categories include basic conversation, lodging and restaurants, emergency and survival, time, date, and number vocabulary, sightseeing and nightlife, shopping, transportation, and more.

Other Accio dictionary and phrasebook apps are available in combinations of Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.

Accio apps are designed for effortless navigation, created with attention to detail to be simple and satisfying to use.

Email: support@accioapps.com

## Key features

- Offline French-English translations
- Native speaker audio for 800+ words/phrases
- 75,000+ dictionary entries
- French noun genders
- Quick search and alphabetical browsing
- Categorized phrasebook for travel
- Bidirectional look-up

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accio-french-english/id331194475/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update!

*2022-01-25, version 3.2*

Please update this so it can work with newer versions of IOS!! I loved this app so much but now it doesn’t work

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-08-30, version 2.1*

This excellent dictionary is very easy to use. I use it every day

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2014-01-27*

Incredibly good dictionary - accurate, fast, neat and straightforward.

### 3/5 — Update

*2013-11-20, version 2.0.1*

Pretty useful app, but it would be nice if it was updated to iOS7.

### 4/5 — Add gyro-sensitivity

*2013-04-21, version 2.0.1*

Great dictionary.  My one beef is that it doesn't have gyro-sensitivity, so it cannot be used with the wider screen/keyboard.

### 5/5 — Excellent Translation tool

*2012-11-01, version 2.0.1*

Having a basic knowledge of French I found this tool extremely useful finding the meaning of French words (on signs and menus etc.) when visiting French-speaking Québec.

### 1/5 — No conjugaison

*2012-09-06, version 2.0.1*

It's a very very simple dic. You should not pay for it. Might suit for tourists but not for French learners. My money wasted!!!

### 5/5 — French-English dictionary

*2012-07-18*

I have found this app to be very useful for finding words whilst reading a French novel. It's clear and easy to use.

### 4/5 — Great as a basic reference

*2012-07-09*

Excellent search engine often finds words when you have spelt them incorrectly (i.e. if looking up after just hearing a word). 

Database is big - hardly ever can't find a word. Good for casual use (e.g. on holiday). However, it is not suitable for more complex translation (e.g. translating a novel) as it doesn't always contain all the different uses of a word or examples of how it's use differers in different contexts. 

If you are doing advanced translation you need a more advanced dictionary. 

Would like to see a way of storing user defined set(s) of words (rather than just a search history as now) to help with memorising a set of words.

### 5/5 — Used daily in Paris

*2012-07-08, version 2.0.1*

My iPhone had no service in Paris, but everywhere I went I was able to use this dictionary on the fly. I used it to help me read menus and signs. It was also helpful for composing questions. The speed and simple interface made this app very practical.

## Frequently asked questions about Accio

### What does the Accio: French-English app do?

This app provides an offline French-English dictionary and phrasebook. It offers thousands of translations, over 800 words and phrases with native speaker audio, and detailed dictionary entries including noun genders and parts of speech.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an extensive dictionary with over 75,000 entries, quick search functionality, native speaker audio for common phrases, categorized phrasebooks for travel, and the ability to look up words in both directions (French to English and English to French).

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Accio: French-English compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. It is optimized for these Apple platforms.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quick translation lookups while traveling in French-speaking countries, learning new French vocabulary, practicing pronunciation with native speaker audio, and finding relevant phrases for situations like dining, shopping, or sightseeing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2021-08-16

• NEW! Searchable phrasebook with over 800 common phrases, complete with audio pronunciations recorded by native speakers
• Support for the latest version of iOS
• Support for iOS dark mode
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and data updates

### 2.1 — 2013-11-26

• This major update makes Accio look and work great on iOS 7.

• Simplified navigation.

• Quick tap-once-to-search

• Miscellaneous bug fixes, data improvements, and performance enhancements.

### 2.0.1 — 2011-10-05

New in 2.0.1
• Now compatible with iOS 5 

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New in 2.0
We built in a completely new iPad version, and iPhone/iPod touch users get huge design improvements! 

Brand new iPad apps include:
• Browse the dictionary infinitely with alphabetical scrolling
• Jump to a specific letter in the dictionary using the letter tabs
• All the same features our iPhone users know and love, in an amazing new iPad interface. View search history, search results display as you type, tap any word to translate it, copy and paste, and more

Add this app to your iPad to try the brand new version!

iPhone updates include: 
• Improved design and layout of dictionary results
• History displayed on search screen for quick reference
• Copy and paste into the app
• Improved back buttons to revisit recent searches

Thank you for using Accio dictionaries! 

Get app news and more on twitter and youtube:
twitter.com/accioapps
youtube.com/user/accioapps

### 2.0 — 2011-07-26

— This is a major update to version 2.0 — 

We built in a completely new iPad version, and iPhone/iPod touch users get huge design improvements! 

Brand new iPad apps include:
• Browse the dictionary infinitely with alphabetical scrolling
• Jump to a specific letter in the dictionary using the letter tabs
• All the same features our iPhone users know and love, in an amazing new iPad interface. View search history, search results display as you type, tap any word to translate it, copy and paste, and more

Add this app to your iPad to try the brand new version!

iPhone updates include: 
• Improved design and layout of dictionary results
• History displayed on search screen for quick reference
• Copy and paste into the app
• Improved back buttons to revisit recent searches

Thank you for using Accio dictionaries! 

Get app news and more on twitter and youtube:
twitter.com/accioapps
youtube.com/user/accioapps

### 1.0.5 — 2010-08-16

- Improved iOS 4 compatibility, including multitasking!
- Minor bug fixes

Please be sure to update your review of this Accio product. Letting us know what you like with your feedback helps us improve our apps for users like you!

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