Quick answer: French headlines are short: they drop articles and use the present tense for past events, as in Le maire démissionne. This French A2 quiz checks French news headlines and faits divers with 10 multiple-choice questions and instant feedback; every answer comes with a short explanation.
Ten multiple-choice questions on understanding simple French news. Choose one answer for each. A good score is 8 out of 10. Read each explanation to see the typical mistakes with auxiliaries and agreement.
Level: French A2 (CEFR elementary) · Standards: CEFR A2, Reading
French news headlines and faits divers quiz: the questions