French level test 🇫🇷
Free · 3 minutes · no sign-up · CEFR A1 to C2
How would you rate your French?
A rough guess is fine: the test adapts from there.
What the French levels mean
| Level | Words you know | What you can follow |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 300 to 1,500 | Simple phrases about yourself, said slowly. |
| A2 | 1,500 to 2,500 | Everyday topics: shopping, family, directions. |
| B1 | 2,500 to 3,250 | Clear speech on familiar topics; slow videos with subtitles. |
| B2 | 3,250 to 3,750 | Most videos and conversations, with some effort. |
| C1 | 3,750 to 4,500 | Native content on almost any topic. |
| C2 | 4,500 to 7,000 | Everything, including fast slang and wordplay. |
Word counts are word families from a French frequency list built from real videos: the approximate vocabulary needed at each level.
Questions
Is this test free?
Yes. No sign-up, no email, and your result is shown right away. Sign in only if you want to keep your level on every device.
How does it work?
You see French words, from very common to rare, and say whether you know each one. Some are made-up words, which tells us how much to trust a "yes". A few multiple-choice meaning checks confirm the estimate. The test adapts to your answers, so 3 minutes is enough.
How accurate is it?
Vocabulary size is the single best predictor of how much French you understand when reading and listening. The test places you within about one CEFR sub-level; your level keeps updating as you watch videos and look words up.
Is this an official certificate?
No. It's a quick estimate to find content at your level. For a certificate for work or study you need an official exam such as the DELF, DALF or TCF.
What happens after the test?
You get French videos where you already know about 95% of the words: enough to follow the story and pick up a few new words every minute.