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Concession in French test for French B2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: French concession links a granted fact to an unexpected result. This French B2 test on concession in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: choosing the verb form, conjugating the verb and avoir beau. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks the main concession tools at B2: the right mood after each connector, avoir beau, correction, translation, one reading question and a short writing task. Answer without notes. The total is 20 points and the time is 45 minutes.

Level: French B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B2, Writing

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

Question 1 Choosing the verb form (3 points)

Choose the correct form.

  1. Bien que le magasin (est / soit) fermé, nous attendons. (1 point)
  2. Même si elle (a / ait) peur, elle monte. (1 point)
  3. Quoique nous (sommes / soyons) en retard, restons calmes. (1 point)

Question 2 Conjugating the verb (3 points)

Write the verb in brackets in the correct form.

  1. Bien qu’elle (faire) du bénévolat, elle manque de temps. (1 point)
  2. Même si le vol (être) retardé, nous partirons. (1 point)
  3. Bien que vous (venir) de loin, vous êtes à l’heure. (1 point)

Question 3 Avoir beau (2 points)

Rewrite with avoir beau.

  1. Bien que Malik insiste, personne ne répond. (1 point)
  2. Quoique nous cherchions, nous ne trouvons rien. (1 point)

Question 4 Correct the error (2 points)

Correct the mistake in each sentence.

  1. Bien qu’il fait froid, Léa sort. (1 point)
  2. Même si je serais libre, je refuserais. (1 point)

Question 5 Malgré or bien que (2 points)

Complete with malgré or bien que.

  1. … l’orage, le concert a lieu. (1 point)
  2. … l’orage soit violent, le concert a lieu. (1 point)

Question 6 Reading: the email (3 points)

Read the email and answer in English.

Email mock-up: a tenant writes to a landlord about a late repairDe : Nadia CisséObjet : réparation du chauffe-eauCertes, vous avez commandé la pièce, mais je n’ai pasd’eau chaude depuis trois semaines. J’ai beau relancervotre assistant, personne ne vient. Bien que le contratprévoie un délai de dix jours, rien n’est fait.
An email in which a tenant complains about a broken water heater.
  1. What has the landlord done? (1 point)
  2. What happens when the tenant follows up? (1 point)
  3. What does the contract provide? (1 point)

Question 7 Translation into French (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. Even if it is expensive, I will buy it. (1 point)
  2. Although she is tired, she keeps working. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write 3 sentences in French about a flat you like but cannot afford. Use certes… mais, bien que and avoir beau.

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