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French phone calls test for French A1 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: To make a basic call in French, answer with Allô ?, introduce yourself with C'est plus your name, and ask Je voudrais parler à Mme Lemaire. This French A1 test on French phone calls has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 40 minutes: phrases, numbers and complete the call. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test covers CEFR A1 phone language: key phrases, numbers, a dialogue, translation, one reading task and a short writing task. Use complete French sentences and read your answers aloud before you stop.

Level: French A1 (CEFR beginner) · Standards: CEFR A1, Listening

Time: 40 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Phrases (3 points)

Give the English meaning.

  1. Ne quittez pas. (1 point)
  2. C’est de la part de qui ? (1 point)
  3. Je vous la passe. (1 point)

Question 2 Numbers (2 points)

  1. Write in digits: zéro un, vingt-trois, quarante-cinq, soixante-sept, quatre-vingt-neuf (1 point)
  2. Write in French words: 06 18 42 75 90 (1 point)

Question 3 Complete the call (3 points)

Complete with: voudrais, part, rappelle.

— Cabinet médical, bonjour. — Bonjour, je ______ parler au docteur Moreau. — C’est de la ______ de qui ? — C’est Ibrahim Sow. Je ______ plus tard.

  1. First gap (1 point)
  2. Second gap (1 point)
  3. Third gap (1 point)

Question 4 Translate (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. Please hold. (1 point)
  2. She isn’t in. (1 point)
  3. Can you repeat, please? (1 point)

Question 5 Read the voicemail (4 points)

Read the transcript, then answer in English or in digits.

Printed transcript of a voicemail message left by Nadia Ferrand for Mr. Lacan with her number and a time limitMessagerieMessage vocal – 14 h 20Bonjour, c’est Nadia Ferrand.Je voudrais parler à M. Lacan.Mon numéro est le 06 54 32 10 98.Rappelez-moi avant 17 h, merci.
A voicemail transcript.
  1. Who is calling? (1 point)
  2. Whom does she want to speak to? (1 point)
  3. Write her number in digits. (1 point)
  4. Until what time can he call back? (1 point)

Question 6 Correct the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Je suis Léa. (on the phone) (1 point)
  2. Je voudrais parler avec Madame Kone. (1 point)

Question 7 Ask for a call back (1 point)

The person you want is not available. Write one polite sentence asking him to call you back.

Question 8 Leave a message (2 points)

Write a voicemail message (3 sentences) for Mme Perrin: give your name, say you want to speak to her, and give your number.

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