Free French A1 test
10 questions on everyday situations, corrected straight away, with no sign-up.
A1 is the first level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At this level, you understand and use familiar expressions and very simple sentences: introducing yourself, asking about the time, a place or a purchase, and answering such questions.
This test assesses your understanding of simple situations: for each question, you choose the right answer. It is a self-assessment to see where you stand, not an official certificate.
The test: 10 questions
For each situation, choose the answer that fits best. Questions and answers are in French. One question at a time, corrected straight away.
Question 1 of 10
1. Souhaitez-vous partir aux sports d’hiver ?
« Les sports d’hiver » (winter sports) means a holiday in the snow: « j’adore faire du ski » (I love skiing) answers the question.
2. L’adresse de facturation est-elle la même que l’adresse de livraison ?
The question asks whether the two addresses are « la même » (the same): « Oui, c’est la même adresse ». « Non, les deux sont identiques » contradicts itself (no, then identical).
3. Bonjour ! Comment vous appelez-vous ?
« Comment vous appelez-vous ? » (what is your name?) asks for your name: « Je m’appelle Sophie Martin ».
4. Pour trois pantalons achetés, une écharpe offerte. Cela vous intéresse ?
To get the scarf « offerte » (free), you have to buy three pairs of trousers: « je prends trois pantalons » (I’ll take three pairs of trousers).
5. À quel numéro puis-je vous appeler ?
The question asks for a « numéro » (number) to « appeler » (call): a phone number. The other answers are an age, an address and a height.
6. Où puis-je prendre le train en direction d’Anvers ?
« Où » (where) asks for a place: « À la gare, juste là » (at the station, just there). The other answers give a price or times.
7. Je suis professeur, et vous ?
The person says what they do for a living and asks about yours: « Je suis vendeur » (I am a shop assistant).
8. Quelle heure est-il ?
To tell the time, you always say « Il est »: « Il est deux heures » (it is two o’clock).
9. Où travaillez-vous ?
« Où » (where) asks for a place: « Dans un hôpital, à Liège » (in a hospital, in Liège). « En voiture » (by car) says how you get there, not where you work.
10. Avez-vous des boissons fraîches ?
The question asks for « boissons fraîches » (cold drinks): water, soda and juice. Coffee and tea are drunk hot, and the rest is food.
Choose an answer to continue.
Your score: 0 / 10
You have not quite reached A1 yet. That is normal if you are just starting French: with a little regular practice on everyday words and questions, you will progress quickly.
A French coach can support you step by step, at your own pace, at home anywhere in Belgium or online.
You are close to A1. A few points still need work, especially simple questions (« où », « quand », « combien »: where, when, how many) and the answers that go with them.
A French coach can help you close those gaps, at home anywhere in Belgium or online.
You probably have an A1 level in understanding. The next step is A2: understanding slightly longer conversations and talking about your daily life.
To aim for A2, a French coach can build a programme with you that suits you, at home anywhere in Belgium or online.
Going further
Going further. To find out what each level covers, read our guide to French levels. You can also try our other online tests or discover our French lessons.
