Free French CEFR Level Test
Your overall CEFR level (A1–C1) across all six skills. Multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary items are graded instantly; short writing and speaking answers are assessed by AI, and listening items use real recorded audio.
68 items
From A1 up to C1
~15–25 minutes
Instant results
100% free
No signup needed
Microphone: The short speaking section uses your microphone. You can skip those questions and still get a result for the other skills.
What this french cefr level test measures
Your overall CEFR level (A1–C1) across all six skills. Multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary items are graded instantly; short writing and speaking answers are assessed by AI, and listening items use real recorded audio.
Test format
- 35 multiple-choice questions covering grammar, reading and vocabulary, ordered A1 → C1
- Listening items with real recorded audio (dialogues and short clips)
- Short writing prompts assessed by AI (typed answers)
- Short speaking prompts assessed by AI (microphone, optional — you can skip them)
This French test: 43 multiple-choice questions (7 at A1 · 7 at A2 · 7 at B1 · 7 at B2 · 7 at C1), 10 listening items with real audio, 10 writing prompts and 5 speaking prompts.
Sample questions from the french test
Real items from the test bank — one per level band. The full test adapts from A1 to C1.
Je ___ étudiant.
- 1est
- 2suis
- 3es
- 4être
Show answer
Correct: suis
"Suis" is the first-person singular form of "être" (to be). "Je suis" = I am.
Quand j'étais enfant, j'___ au parc tous les jours.
- 1ai allé
- 2allais
- 3suis allé
- 4irai
Show answer
Correct: allais
"Quand j'étais enfant" sets up a habitual past action, requiring the imparfait: "allais".
___ les conséquences, il n'aurait pas accepté le poste.
- 1S'il avait su
- 2S'il savait
- 3S'il saurait
- 4S'il a su
Show answer
Correct: S'il avait su
"S'il avait su" is the plus-que-parfait in a conditional structure expressing an unreal past condition.
The CEFR levels this test grades
Beginner
Understands and uses familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
Elementary
Communicates in simple, routine tasks on familiar topics and activities.
Intermediate
Deals with most situations while travelling; describes experiences, events and opinions.
Upper Intermediate
Interacts with native speakers fluently; understands complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
Advanced
Uses language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Methodology
This is the same placement engine used inside the Lenguia study-plan product. It combines 43 multiple-choice grammar, reading and vocabulary questions with listening items on real recorded audio, 10 short writing prompts and 5 speaking prompts, ordered from A1 to C1.
Scoring uses a pass-threshold model: each CEFR level is "passed" when you earn roughly two-thirds of its available points, and your result is the highest level you pass consecutively starting from A1. This rewards consistent competence rather than lucky guesses. Results range from A1 to C1 (the test does not grade C2).
The items are informed by the competency descriptors of the Council of Europe CEFR framework. This is a free self-assessment: results are a reliable orientation, not a certified proficiency measurement.
The competency descriptors follow the Council of Europe CEFR framework.
How to improve your french overall level
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this French cefr level test?
It uses the same item bank and pass-threshold scoring as the placement engine inside Lenguia's study-plan product, so the CEFR estimate is consistent and repeatable. Like any online self-assessment it is an orientation, not an official certificate.
Is it really free? Do I need an account?
Yes — the full test, the result and the shareable certificate are free, with no signup. If you create an account afterwards, your result can be used to build a personalized study plan.
What levels can I get?
A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1. A level counts as reached when you earn roughly two-thirds of its points and have passed every level below it. C2 is not graded.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Questions within each level are shuffled, and your latest result replaces the previous one on this device.
Do I need a microphone?
Only for the short speaking section — you can skip those questions and still get a full result for the other skills.
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