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Ultralingua Launches French-English Dictionary Software for Mac App Store
Bilingual French-English dictionary includes verb conjugation,
flashcards, number translation, and more available at the Mac App Store now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2011
(Minneapolis, Minn.) Ultralingua, well known for their wide array of language reference applications, is
pleased to announce the availability of their popular French-English translation dictionary in the Mac
App Store this week.
This new line of dictionary software for the Mac App Store grew from Ultralingua’s long history of
developing for Mac OS. The application draws on the same established French-English dictionary data
that powers Ultralingua’s desktop, mobile, and web-based products to provide Mac users with all of the
tools they need to study French and English languages successfully.
The French-English language software includes a suite of reference features designed for ease of use
and reliability.
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Bilingual dictionary includes nearly 300,000 translations, usage examples, related phrases, and
more. Entries include parts of speech, gender, and pronunciation guides to help language
learners choose the right word among various translations for each entry.
Ultralingua’s unique verb conjugation tool allows users to conjugate thousands of English and
French verbs in all standard tenses and forms. Users can search conjugated or irregular verb
forms to determine the infinitive, and browse or study the full conjugation lists to master each
tense.
Users can create, organize, study, and edit flashcards to meet their unique needs. Create new
cards from dictionary entries or from scratch, and review them in full-screen playback mode at
the speed and order of your choosing.
The number translator instantly provides written forms of any number in French or English.
A references section includes complete grammar and usage instructions for everything from
written correspondence to prepositions and modal verbs. It’s full of helpful information for
language learners and fluent speakers alike.
Chief Technology Officer Jeff Ondich commented on the launch, “This company was founded on a
French-English dictionary for the Mac nearly fifteen years ago. We’ve grown alongside Apple, moving
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into new platforms and technologies over the years, as each step represented a natural progression for
our users and our company. Needless to say, when the Mac App Store was announced earlier this year
we couldn’t wait to get on board.”
Version 7.2, available in the Mac App Store now, differs slightly from the 7.1 version of the software
available for sale from Ultralingua’s website. Ondich explained, “We wanted to preserve everything our
Mac users loved about the existing French-English software, but make it easier for them to install and
update it using the technologies provided by Apple’s new channel. By keeping features and content
intact while implementing Apple’s installation and update path, we ended up with something that gives
new and existing users alike a great experience.”
The French-English Dictionary & Verbs
launches this week, and Ultralingua plans to
make its other dictionaries available in the
Mac App Store in the near future. Ondich
explained, “We’re starting with FrenchEnglish, but our other titles aren’t far behind.
Users can expect to see Spanish-English,
German-English, Italian-English, and the rest
of our Ultralingua dictionaries in the Mac App
Store in the coming months.”
Pricing and availability:
French-English Dictionary & Verbs by
Ultralingua is available internationally in the
Mac App Store now for $34.99.
About Ultralingua, Inc:
Ultralingua, Inc. makes software for people who love languages. We have been developing high-quality
language tools for business, education, and travel since 1997.
Our apps are available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, the web, and other mobile devices.
Ultralingua’s dictionaries are compiled by a team of language professionals, including linguists,
university professors, and professional translators. Our uniquely collaborative approach to software
development results in applications that represent the best in design and linguistics.
Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to learn more about us. You can also learn more
about our apps in iTunes App Store.
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