WordReference
Focus: forums. Shares dictionary and translation with Linguee. Rated 4.7 (Linguee: 4.6).
WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
Website
Linguee
A bilingual dictionary that shows words in real translated sentences.
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What is Linguee?
Linguee combines bilingual dictionaries with billions of real translations from the web, so you can see how a word or phrase is used in context. It is free, covers many language pairs and comes from the team behind DeepL.
Pros
- Real examples in context
- Many language pairs
- Free to use
Cons
- Example sources vary in quality
- Not a full text translator
Who should use Linguee
Anyone writing or reading in a second language who wants natural phrasing.
Who may not need it
People who only work in one language.
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Free resources that cover similar ground.
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Focus: pronunciation, english and learning. Shares languages with Linguee. Same 4.6 rating.
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