French level test
French level test

French level test: test your French online

French level test: test your French online

You will get your current level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR or CEFRL)

This free French level test consists of multiple-choice questions (no audio questions).
It will assess your grammar and vocabulary skills.

Before starting, make sure that you won’t be disturbed and have 15 to 20 minutes to complete the French level test

Test your French online

Start by filling in your name and email address. (Obligatory)
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Click ‘Yes’ below, if you want us to find back your results and send you occasional information. We will not share your details and you can unsubscribe any time. Click here for more info.

    First name:

    Surname:

    Email address:

    Bonne chance !

    CEFR level info

    What do these levels mean?

    • When you finish your French level test, you will get a score on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
    • We use a scale of 12 levels: not only the 6 main levels but also the intermediate levels between those main levels. This will give you more accurate information on your French skills.
    • Click on one of the 6 main levels below to get a full description of which skills correspond to that particular level. (You will see this list again when you get your test results.)

    • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
    • Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he lives, people they know and things they have.
    • Can interact in a simple way if one talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

    • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, local geography, job).
    • Can communicate in simple, familiar and routine tasks, requiring simple information.
    • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

    • Can understand the main points of familiar matters regularly encountered.
    • Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling.
    • Can produce simple text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
    • Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

    • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
    • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
    • Can produce clear text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    • Can understand a wide range of longer clauses and recognize implicit meaning.
    • Can express ideas fluently without much searching for expressions.
    • Can use language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
    • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

    • Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
    • Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
    • Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.

    Test your French online

    Start by filling in your name and email address. (Obligatory)
    By filling out this form, you agree to our GDPR compliant privacy policy.

    Click ‘Yes’ below, if you want us to find back your results and send you occasional information. We will not share your details and you can unsubscribe any time. Click here for more info.

      First name:

      Surname:

      Email address:

      Bonne chance !

      CEFR level info

      What do these levels mean?

      • When you finish your French level test, you will get a score on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
      • We use a scale of 12 levels: not only the 6 main levels but also the intermediate levels between those main levels. This will give you more accurate information on your French skills.
      • Click on one of the 6 main levels below to get a full description of which skills correspond to that particular level. (You will show you this list again when you get your test results.)

      • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
      • Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he lives, people they know and things they have.
      • Can interact in a simple way if one talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

      • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, local geography, job).
      • Can communicate in simple, familiar and routine tasks, requiring simple information.
      • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

      • Can understand the main points of familiar matters regularly encountered.
      • Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling.
      • Can produce simple text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
      • Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

      • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
      • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
      • Can produce clear text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

      • Can understand a wide range of longer clauses and recognize implicit meaning.
      • Can express ideas fluently without much searching for expressions.
      • Can use language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
      • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

      • Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
      • Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
      • Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.