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<\/a><\/h2>\niOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WordReference\u00a0is absolutely the place to go for cultural translations. Why? Because they don’t translate literally!<\/p>\n WordReference has been a key reference site in translation for years, and their app offers all of the same benefits as their site. These benefits are slightly niche, however, meaning that WordReference is not a great catch-all app.<\/p>\n WordReference not only offers translations of words and phrases, but it also has a large forum frequented by native speakers. When you’re looking for an exact translation of an idiomatic phrase and can’t put your finger on the proper translation, WordReference’s forum will be a helpful place to start. You can follow past conversations, which are helpfully arranged based on key words so that the appropriate thread will pop up during searches. There are a lot of previous threads, so be sure to take a look. If you really can’t find the exact expression or context you’re looking for, ask your own question and wait briefly for experts to respond!<\/p>\n If you are looking for a direct translation of a sentence, for example, this may not be the best place to go. Unlike other apps on this list, WordReference does not offer a great option to translate full sentences. However, if you want to understand some French slang<\/a> or an idiomatic expression<\/a> – or figure out the translation for an English idiomatic expression in French – WordReference is perfect.<\/p>\n Be aware that WordReference users appreciate when question-posers take a stab at solving their own translation queries before asking for help. This means that when you’re formulating your question, be sure to offer a suggested translation, even if you’re not sure it’s right. Native French speakers will correct and help you arrive at the right translation!<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For basic translations, there’s really nothing better than good old Google Translation. What we like best about this application is that sentence structure is integrated into the app, meaning that you won’t get something incomprehensible in the target language if you input a whole sentence. Of course, it’s not infallible, but it’s a pretty good start if you’re really unsure of how to say something.<\/p>\n The other cool thing about the Google Translate app is the text-to-speak function. Again, it’s not infallible, but when you consider just how much these sorts of features have improved over the last few years, it’s quite impressive! And quite useful too, given the French penchant for critiquing a less-than-perfect accent. You can always play back the audio version of your translation, either for your interlocutor or to improve your own pronunciation, to make comprehension and communication a bit easier.<\/p>\n Audio isn’t the only thing supported by this app. If you need to translate text from an image or handwriting, Google Translation is great as well. Use it for everything from everyday French expressions<\/a> to French menu<\/a> items.<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n For topical translations, we’re all over Translator PROMT.One. Why? Because the app’s topic feature allows you to pick your topic (business, travel, academia…) before translating.<\/p>\n This might not seem all that important, but consider the difference when translating a simple animal name, for example. When translating the French term “boeuf,”\u00a0<\/em>if you’re translating an agricultural text, you’d want the English word “steer”; if you’re translating a menu, you’d want “beef”. There are countless possible mistranslations that could occur similar to this one if your translation is not contextualized.<\/p>\n Thanks to the topical feature of Online-Translator, this app with give you the best or most appropriate version of the translation for the category you’ve chosen, which may not ensure a perfect translation, but you’ll definitely get much closer to the word or phrase you were looking for!<\/p>\n Online-Translator automatically detects the language you are trying to translate from, which is a cool bonus!<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n iTranslate allows you to type out phrases if you want, but you can also\u00a0speak a phrase and iTranslate will provide an audio translation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The translations are straightforward, reliable and even come in different dialects.<\/p>\n Its phrasebook feature contains 250 predefined, common phrases<\/strong> for quick access.<\/p>\n If you choose to pay for the \u201cPro\u201d subscription, you\u2019ll get to use iTranslate\u2019s voice-to-voice conversations.\u00a0They translate whatever you and another person say into the other person\u2019s respective language, and present everything in the same way as a regular text conversation.<\/p>\n Also in \u201cPro\u201d mode, you can translate words offline, change websites from French to English and use the \u201cLens\u201d tool to translate menus or signs with your camera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Using your camera, this app\u00a0translates printed text in real-time, even without internet.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t even need to take a photo<\/strong> because the app digitizes the text right on the screen, so you\u2019ll have extra space on your phone for Pinterest recipes.<\/p>\n This is a great option for all French levels, because you can translate everything from a food label to the French version of \u201cGreat Expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n You can even practice your listening, because the app features a text-to-speech component that reads your translations aloud<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Because TextGrabber has a \u201cHistory\u201d tab where you can save text you\u2019ve looked up, you\u2019ll have good study material for idle moments.<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With Dict Box, you highlight a word in your browser or another app and Dict Box will offer a translation and definition from multiple dictionaries, which you can manage and reorder to suit your preferences.<\/p>\n You won’t even need wifi. Not only will the app broaden your French vocabulary, but it may even improve your English if you\u2019re translating a word you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n The app also has other useful tools such as its Word Reminder, which will remind you of a word you\u2019ve translated for better retention. The Picture Dictionary associates an image with a saved word, perfect for visual learners. And you can even review words with the app\u2019s flashcards.<\/p>\n The app also demonstrates pronunciations and even finds similar words and phrases to broaden your vocabulary even more.<\/p>\n Plus, let\u2019s say you meet a fellow French learner somewhere in Lyon\u2014you can synchronize your word list across multiple devices or save it to the Cloud.<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You can say goodbye to unnatural translations<\/strong> that make no sense to native French speakers.\u00a0Reverso contextualizes translations with examples from movies, books, news articles and other media, so you know the translations were used at some point in real life.<\/p>\n The app also provides natural pronunciations of complete sentences for those moments you get stage fright before a conversation.<\/p>\n And if pronunciation isn\u2019t an issue but you always confuse the\u00a0pass\u00e9 compos\u00e9 <\/em>with the\u00a0imparfait<\/em><\/a>, clicking on verbs will provide a conjugation list.<\/p>\n The app might even become your new best friend thanks to its flashcards, which help you memorize words and phrases you\u2019ve translated and also introduce new ones. It’s a personal favorite for us, along with WordReference, as mentioned in the FluentU French YouTube video<\/a> below:<\/p>\n iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Living in Paris can be the best, but getting sick in Paris is the worst<\/a>. The last thing you want is for your doctor to demand an emergency hip replacement after misunderstanding your gripes about a sore throat.<\/p>\n This is why I insist you download the Universal Doctor Speaker.\u00a0This app contains 500 common and professionally verified medical phrases<\/strong> with accompanying audio by native speakers.<\/p>\n These phrases cover everything from immediate medical needs and symptoms to medical history and treatment inquiries.<\/p>\n Medical professionals can likewise use it to explain your symptoms, physical examination procedures, diagnoses and treatments.<\/p>\n Once offline, all translations are still available and since it has continuously new and free updates, you can count on this app for all types of situations.<\/p>\n For an overview of medical vocabulary in French, check out our post:\u00a0<\/p>\n 140 French Medical Terms for Healthcare Workers and Patients<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nGoogle Translation: The Best General Translation App
<\/h2>\nTranslator PROMT.One: The Best Topical Translation App
<\/h2>\niTranslate: The Best Dialectal Translation App
<\/h2>\nTextGrabber: Best Camera Translation App
<\/h2>\nDict Box: Best Multi-functional App
<\/h2>\nReverso Translation Dictionary: Best for Accurate Translations
<\/h2>\nUniversal Doctor Speaker: Best Medical Emergency App
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