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French film book review test for French B1 (free PDF download)

Writing and saying a review – French B1 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: To review a film or book in French, introduce the title, summarize the plot in the present tense (Le film raconte l'histoire de…), describe the characters, say what you liked with ce qui m'a plu and ce que j'ai aimé, then recommend it with Je vous le recommande or Ça vaut le coup. This French B1 test on film book review has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: vocabulary, ce qui or ce que? and give your opinion. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks review vocabulary, ce qui and ce que, tenses for opinions and plots, translation, correction, a reading passage and a short review. It is worth 20 points and lasts 45 minutes.

Level: French B1 (CEFR intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B1, Writing

Time: 45 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Vocabulary (2 points)

Write the French word with its article.

  1. plot
  2. director (m.)
  3. main character
  4. ending

Question 2 Ce qui or ce que? (2 points)

Complete.

  1. ______ m’a plu, c’est la lumière.
  2. ______ j’ai adoré, c’est le héros.
  3. ______ m’a déçu, c’est la fin.
  4. ______ je recommande, c’est le livre.

Question 3 Give your opinion (2 points)

Complete with the passé composé.

  1. Hier, je ______ ce film. (voir)
  2. Nous ______ le roman. (lire)
  3. Elles ______ la musique. (adorer)
  4. Il n’______ pas ______ le livre. (finir)

Question 4 Summarize the plot (2 points)

Complete in the present tense.

Un jeune pêcheur ______ (1) en mer, ______ (2) une inconnue, ______ (3) un trésor et ______ (4) au port. (partir, rencontrer, découvrir, revenir)

Question 5 Translate into French (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. The film tells the story of two sisters.
  2. What I liked is the lighting.
  3. I recommend it to everyone.

Question 6 Correct the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Ce qui j’ai aimé, c’est la fin.
  2. Les acteurs est excellents.
  3. J’ai plu ce film.
  4. Je le recommander.

Question 7 Reading: a short review (4 points)

Read the review, then answer in English.

Black and white review card for the film Les Marées de Saint-Malo with four filled circles out of fiveLes Marées de Saint-Malo4 sur 5
The rating.

« Les Marées de Saint-Malo » raconte l’histoire de deux sœurs qui doivent vendre la maison de leur grand-mère. Ce qui m’a plu, c’est la lumière du film : chaque scène ressemble à un tableau. Ce que j’ai moins aimé, c’est le rythme, un peu lent au milieu. Les deux actrices sont formidables. Je le recommande à ceux qui aiment les histoires de famille.

  1. What is the film about?
  2. What did the reviewer like?
  3. What was less good?
  4. Who is it recommended to?

Question 8 Writing: a mini review (3 points)

Write three or four sentences about a film or book you know: title, plot, one opinion with a reason, and a recommendation.

See the French Film Book Review test answer key with scoring

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