This DBT template is designed to produce material written in the French language.
The word abrege means contracted (abbreviated). The phrase de base means "basic". In this context, it means that emphasis marks do not appear in the braille.
The default math code for this template is the French Mathematics braille code.
You can make this template your default selection.
Click here for more help on the DBT translator used by Francais 2006 - abrege braille de base.
This language is usually produced in contracted braille. This means that words are not produced in braille on a one-for-one basis: there are abbreviations (contractions) in the text. If you have questions about producing correct braille, please contact a member of your local braille authority.
Producing this language in uncontracted braille is also quite easy in DBT. Before translation into braille, place the cursor at the top of the document and use the Grade 1 command (Alt+1). When the document is translated, the braille will be uncontracted.
Click here for a sample Word file in this language.
Click here for instructions and the complete list of language sample files in Word format.
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