What level for which DELF candidate?

The DELF ( What is the DELF? ) is a test that must validate the level of mastery of French as a foreign language of a candidate. It consists of a diploma (you pass or fail), which is different for example from the TOEFL ( What is the TOELF? ) or the TOEIC ( What is the TOEIC? ) which, themselves, attribute a level to the candidate according to the mark achieved. There is therefore no result to interpret: the main thing is to register at the appropriate level.

Preparation for the DELF test

What level of French proficiency corresponds to what level ?

• A1 = Elementary. Basic mastery of French. The person can understand simple, concrete situations in everyday life.
  The person is capable of simple interactions: they can talk about themselves and their immediate environment .

• A2 = Advanced Elementary. The person can understand isolated sentences about familiar situations.
  The person is able to carry out simple daily tasks.

• B1 = Intermediate. Effective but imperfect command of French. The person understands clear language in a familiar situation.
  The person is independent. They can cope with unusual situations (during a trip, for example) and can communicate normally with other people in French .

• B2 = Advanced Intermediate. General language proficiency. The person can understand a complex text or speech and defend their point of view in a reasoned manner.
  The person demonstrates ease, can communicate dynamically, argue and correct themselves. Social ease .

• C1 = Superior. The person can understand most long texts and can even understand some complex speeches. Expresses himself fluently and in a well-structured manner.
  The person is autonomous. Can establish easy and spontaneous communication. Uses a broad vocabulary appropriate to the situation .

• C2 = Advanced Superior. Excellent command of the language. Understanding of everything the person reads or hears with ease.
  The person has a high degree of precision in the use of French. They can express themselves on all subjects with ease.

Know the differences between DELF, TEF and TCF.