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DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) study guides
DELF is the official certification of French-language proficiency for non-native speakers at CEFR levels A1 through B2.
Topics (10)
DELF A1 — Compréhension de l'Oral
10% of testUnderstanding simple, slow, clear French speech in everyday contexts at A1 level.
DELF A2 — Compréhension de l'Écrit
10% of testReading short everyday French texts at A2 level: notices, emails, short articles, and menus.
DELF B1 — Production Orale
10% of testSpeaking French at B1 level: presenting a point of view and defending it in a discussion.
DELF B2 — Production Écrite
12% of testWriting complex texts in French at B2 level: formal letters, essays, and opinion pieces.
DELF B2 — Compréhension des Documents
10% of testUnderstanding complex French documents at B2: journalistic articles, reports, and opinion pieces.
DALF C1 — Langue Écrite
12% of testAdvanced French written language competence at C1 for DALF: synthesis, argumentation, and register mastery.
French Grammar
12% of testFrench grammar fundamentals: noun gender, verb tenses, subjunctive, pronouns, and agreement rules.
Vocabulaire Thématique
10% of testTopic-based French vocabulary for DELF: health, environment, technology, education, and society.
Phonétique Française
8% of testFrench pronunciation and phonetics for DELF oral comprehension and production: nasal vowels, liaison, and intonation.
DELF/DALF Registration & Test Format
8% of testRegistering for DELF/DALF, choosing the correct level, understanding the exam format, and score validity.
Locale-specific guides
Every DELF topic is published with locale-specific framing for candidates testing in different countries. Pass-rate stats, regulatory context, and study tips all change by locale.
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