Looking for a free multilingual dictionary for Mac OSx

Inspiron · Inspiron #1 (**permalink**)

10-17-2008, 02:14 PM

Hi! I've ordered a new macbook so I'm preparing for the switch! The last thing I need is a free multilingual (at least french, english and german) dictionary but I want to be able to use it when not connected to the internet. I read that Leopard already has an integrated dictionary but how good is it?

Many thanks!

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

10-17-2008, 02:27 PM

Don't know of any free multilingual dictionaries but here's one for $15.00:

Download TranslateIt! - Multilingual Dictionary for Mac OS X 9.7 [build 9704] Free Trial - TranslateIt! - multilingual dictionary. Says it's for OS X 9.7 but should work for Leopard. You can try before you buy since it's shareware.

The Leopard built in dictionary - thesaurus works fine. You can add words to it and also use it when responding to messages such as this forum.

Regards.

issabel · issabel #3 (**permalink**)

02-03-2012, 05:58 AM

TranslateIt is really an expert application available for Mac users. Download trail version of this dictionary application in no cost. If you like the trail version then buy full version of it. It has several advance features that you like in any dictionary for Mac application.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

02-03-2012, 06:29 AM

OS X itself has a multi-lingual dictionary, just not simultaneously.

Each time you change the language you are using (very easy to do using a menu item), the dictionary will change with it.

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Inspiron #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 20, 2008 Posts: 23	10-17-2008, 02:14 PM Hi! I've ordered a new macbook so I'm preparing for the switch! The last thing I need is a free multilingual (at least french, english and german) dictionary but I want to be able to use it when not connected to the internet. I read that Leopard already has an integrated dictionary but how good is it? Many thanks!
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,978 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	10-17-2008, 02:27 PM Don't know of any free multilingual dictionaries but here's one for $15.00: Download TranslateIt! - Multilingual Dictionary for Mac OS X 9.7 [build 9704] Free Trial - TranslateIt! - multilingual dictionary. Says it's for OS X 9.7 but should work for Leopard. You can try before you buy since it's shareware. The Leopard built in dictionary - thesaurus works fine. You can add words to it and also use it when responding to messages such as this forum. Regards.
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