# Bilingual French Classics — Addictive Way to Learn French

> Read French classics in dual languages to learn vocabulary and improve language skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Xiaofei Tang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-french-classics/id1514959129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiaofei Tang](https://appshunter.io/developer/309518546)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-french-classics/id1514959129/reviews.md

## What is Bilingual French Classics?

Read timeless French classics in dual languages side by side to keep you in the flow while learning French. Learn all the best memorable quotes from the books. See how words are used in the context of the great writings. And improve your vocabulary significantly and naturally to lay a solid and essential foundation for all the other language skills. 

Developed by one of the top-selling iOS app developers whose passions also include language, learning and AI, this unique app currently includes the following classics:

1. La Dame aux Camélias, one of the greatest love stories;

2. Le Petit Prince, one of most popular and beloved stories;

3. Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours, one of the most widely read novels;

4. Les Trois Mousquetaires, authored by Alexandre Dumas, buried in the Panthéon of Paris and father of the author of La Dame aux Camélias;

5. Candide, by Voltaire also In the Panthéon, among the most frequently taught works of French literature and one of the 100 most influential books ever written.

Main features in the app:

1. Read the classics in dual languages, side by side in the landscape mode or paragraph by paragraph in the portrait mode.

2. See all the best memorable quotes carefully selected for each classic. Recite them and you'll feel and love the beauty of the French language even more, and see why the books are such timeless classics.

3. Browse quickly all the word statistics - their frequencies and lexical classes - analyzed and created with modern AI technique. Maybe you want to learn words most frequently used first, or maybe you love spelling bee and want to do the opposite. Search any of the 7000+ words or phrase in the books and see how it's used in the context, which can be a great way to learn about those tricky little words.

4. Add note and highlights easily while reading, review them later and go back to the text with a simple tap.

Many more classics will be added to the app soon. Each classic is both unique in its characters and story, and universal in its amazing expressions of human emotions, thoughts, and acts.

## Key features

- Dual language reading
- Memorable quote selection
- AI-powered word statistics
- Contextual word search
- Notes and highlights
- Multiple classic titles


## Frequently asked questions about Bilingual French Classics

### What is the learning methodology of Bilingual French Classics?

Bilingual French Classics uses a dual-language reading approach, presenting original French text alongside English translations. This method helps learners understand vocabulary and grammar in context, fostering natural language acquisition.

### How does Bilingual French Classics track user progress?

While specific progress tracking features like quizzes or lesson completion are not detailed, the app allows users to add notes and highlights, which can be reviewed later. This aids in reinforcing learned vocabulary and concepts.

### Does Bilingual French Classics offer certifications?

Bilingual French Classics is designed for language learning through reading and does not offer formal certifications upon completion of its content.

### What is the price of Bilingual French Classics?

Bilingual French Classics is a paid application priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the current selection of classic French literature.

### What devices is Bilingual French Classics available on?

Bilingual French Classics is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for Bilingual French Classics?

Bilingual French Classics has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger learners and adults alike who are interested in French literature.

### How often is Bilingual French Classics updated?

The app was last updated on May 5, 2024, to version 2.0. The developer indicates that many more classics will be added soon, suggesting ongoing content updates.

### Does Bilingual French Classics have ads?

No, Bilingual French Classics does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid product and offers an ad-free reading experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2024-05-05

Resolved issues to follow the updated review guidelines.

### 1.51 — 2020-07-20

Improved user experience; bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2020-07-09

Added Candide by Voltaire, among the most frequently taught works of French literature and one of the 100 most influential books ever written.

### 1.4.1 — 2020-06-28

Improved the reading experience by auto hiding/showing bars when swipe up/down.

### 1.4 — 2020-06-22

Added the book The Three Musketeers (Les Trois Mousquetaires);
Converted the app from paid to free with IAP.

## Apps similar to Bilingual French Classics

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SPQR Education Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spqr-education-edition/id6749261711) | 4.0 (4) | $49.99 | Education |
| [French Today Audiobook Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-today-audiobook-player/id1141277436) | 4.6 (31) | Free | Education |
| [Most Common Spanish Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/most-common-spanish-words/id1645680698) | 4.1 (14) | Free | Education |
| [Most Common Portuguese Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/most-common-portuguese-words/id6450682878) | — | Free | Education |
| [Most Common French Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/most-common-french-words/id6444500729) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Education |
| [Study Latin and Greek - SPQR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-latin-and-greek-spqr/id6741210856) | 4.8 (21) | Free | Education |

## More apps by Xiaofei Tang

- [实用家常菜谱大全](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id315514944)
- [双语莎士比亚](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1521122006)

All apps by Xiaofei Tang: https://appshunter.io/developer/309518546

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*