# Collins-Robert Concise — French-English dictionary

> Offline French-English dictionary with verb conjugations and smart search. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultralingua, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Ultralingua, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284677754)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 635 App Store ratings · 333 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2008-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-robert-concise/id292238137/reviews.md

## What is Collins?

57,000 headwords and more than 190,000 translations • more than 90,000 phrases • full conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs • hundreds of usage notes and examples • no internet connection required

Carry a dependable French and English reference everywhere you go with the latest edition of the Collins Pro French-English Translation Dictionary. This app combines detailed, professional dictionary data from HarperCollins and Le Robert with our new, easy-to-use Ultralingua interface. Our smart search goes beyond dictionary entries to give you complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, convert numerals into French or English text instantly, and catch common misspellings to get you to the word you are looking for faster than ever.

DICTIONARY:
• Over 57,000 entries with 190,000 translations
• Over 90,000 example phrases
• Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature.
• Genders for all French nouns
• Idioms, slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage
• Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions
• Dozens of cultural notes
• Smart search results in both French and English simultaneously, in case you misspell or mistype
• Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type
• Tap on a word in a definition to quickly look it up, conjugate it, or copy it to your clipboard. This features recognizes inflected forms and chooses the correct language for you.
• Search the dictionary by speaking to Apple’s Siri on applicable devices

VERBS:
• Conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs
• Includes all standard tenses and forms
• Displays the direct translation of each conjugation when available
• Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings
• View verb conjugations in a single tense or expand a verb to view all conjugations in one user-friendly format

MORE:
• Translates numerals into French and English text as you type
• Language swapper button to switch from French-English to English-French with ease
• Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time.
• Favorite individual definitions and verbs and view them by tapping on the favorites button.
• No internet connection required
• Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German

This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary is a must-have reference tool for students and language professionals alike.

REVIEWS:
(5 stars) "Best French dictionary ever - In the 30 years that I have been studying and using French I have yet to find a better French-English dictionary, whether in-print, online or an app. This app is totally worth the price." -User review

(5 stars) "Wonderful for an high intermediate reader like me who often needs a clarification but doesn't want to haul around a heavy dictionary. The interface is great because it anticipates the word as you type and if your French spelling is weak - like mine is - it saves a lot of time." -User review

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## Key features

- 57,000 headwords and 190,000 translations
- 90,000+ example phrases
- Full verb conjugations
- Hundreds of usage notes
- No internet connection required
- Smart search with misspelling correction
- Text-to-speech pronunciation

## What do users think of Collins?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary
- 🚀 Excellent verb conjugations
- 🚀 Offline availability
- 👍 Detailed definitions and examples
- 👍 Convenient for travel and study
- 👍 Trusted brand name

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Missing common words and expressions
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 💰 Expensive for an app
- 🔍 Clunky interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Keyboard and display issues after updates
- Incorrect verb conjugations
- Inability to search for conjugated forms

**Most requested features**

- Audio pronunciations
- Ability to save/review words
- Improved search and navigation
- Expanded vocabulary coverage
- Night mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 333)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-robert-concise/id292238137/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-22, version 2.12*

Love it

### 5/5 — Une vrai dictionnaire

*2026-03-16, version 2.11.1*

This is not for easy quick translations that will help you get through the airport. This is a real French dictionary for people who want to learn different forms of speech, conjugations and colloquial expressions. Those things make this app extremely valuable for the serious learner of French.

### 5/5 — Great!!!!

*2025-12-03, version 2.11.1*

Excellent, easy to read.  Lots of online dictionaries, but this stands out for ease of use and is well worth it

### 2/5 — Substandard

*2025-10-31*

Pas d’utilité au delà du collège. Pas d’expressions anglaises typiques, encore moins d’américaines. Ergonomie quelconque. Sans intérêt.

### 5/5 — Ycdurwwfw

*2025-10-08, version 2.11.1*

Frwvwfre

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2025-07-23, version 2.11.1*

A too concise dictionary really only suitable for beginners to intermediates. Too many words missing—for which you have to go to  the free Reverso website. Also hard to get out of the verbs and back to the main dictionary.

### 2/5 — Quelques améliorations à faire

*2025-05-20*

Assez bon dictionnaire. Dommage qu’on ne puisse pas consulter l’historique des mots recherches qu’en relançant l’application car une fois une recherche lancée, impossible de revenir en arrière

### 4/5 — Collins dictionary

*2025-04-24, version 2.11.1*

I love this dictionary. It is very handy when I’m reading my French novels …so fast! Being able to Bookmark vocabulary that I want to review later is very helpful,  and the verb conjugating feature is so powerful. i’ve used this Collins dictionary app for years now and wouldn’t be without it. A one off purchase, so very affordable.

### 3/5 — Good, but glitchy

*2025-03-16, version 2.11.1*

Great dictionary, but glitchy. If I’m listening to something in French, and I open the dictionary to look something up, the audio stops. I’ve tried everything, it’s an issue with the app itself. Please fix in the next update thanks.

### 1/5 — There is no pronounciation

*2025-01-02, version 2.11.1*

If you are a beginner who are learning French pay attention that the app doesn’t have the function of pronounciation. It means you will not hear how to read the words or sentences.

## Frequently asked questions about Collins

### What does the Collins-Robert Concise app do?

This app is a comprehensive French-English dictionary that provides over 57,000 headwords and 190,000 translations. It also includes full conjugations for thousands of French and English verbs, over 90,000 example phrases, and hundreds of usage notes. The app features a smart search function that helps find words even with misspellings and allows for offline use.

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

Key features include a large vocabulary database, extensive example phrases, complete verb conjugations for both French and English, and detailed usage notes. It offers a smart search that recognizes inflected forms and corrects misspellings, text-to-speech for pronunciation, and the ability to translate numerals into text. The app also supports offline access and allows users to favorite entries.

### How much does the Collins-Robert Concise app cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning it requires a one-time purchase to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a straightforward purchase model for full access to all features.

### What devices is the Collins-Robert Concise app compatible with?

This is a universal app designed to run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices. Users can purchase it once and install it on all their Apple devices. The app's interface is optimized to provide a different, yet great, experience on both iPad and iPhone/iPod touch.

### Who would benefit from using the Collins-Robert Concise app?

The app is highly beneficial for students learning French or English, language professionals, and anyone who frequently needs to translate between these two languages. Its offline functionality and comprehensive features make it a reliable reference tool for both casual users and serious language learners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12 — 2026-07-21

• Updated for iOS 26
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

### 2.11.1 — 2024-08-18

• Fixed a bug with the "Speak" feature
• Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.11 — 2024-07-02

• Updated for iOS 17
• Improved dark mode
• Many data improvements
• Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.10 — 2023-06-14

• Updated for iOS 16
• Support for Dark Mode
• Many data improvements
• Miscellaneous small bug fixes

### 2.9 — 2020-01-10

• Updated for iOS 13 and the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
• Improved navigation of verb tenses
• We have stopped collecting usage analytics
• Data improvements
• Small bug fixes

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