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

Proposals, conditions and compromise in French – French B2 test with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

Quick answer: To negotiate in French, open with a soft proposal such as Je vous propose de… or Que diriez-vous de…, attach conditions with à condition que plus the subjunctive or à condition de plus an infinitive, and close with a compromise marked by en contrepartie or marché conclu. This French B2 test on negotiating in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: que or de?, subjunctive forms and rewrite the offer. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test lasts 45 minutes and counts 20 points. It covers proposals, conditions with their moods, a reading task and a short writing task. No notes are allowed.

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

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

Question 1 Que or de? (2 points)

Complete each sentence with the correct form (que / qu’ / de / d’) and the verb in brackets where needed.

  1. Je signe à condition ______ vous (relire) le texte. (0.5 point)
  2. Nous venons à condition ______ être payés. (0.5 point)
  3. Il accepte à condition ______ elle (venir) seule. (0.5 point)
  4. Tu pars à condition ______ (finir) ton rapport. (0.5 point)

Question 2 Subjunctive forms (2 points)

Write the subjunctive form.

  1. que nous (signer) (0.5 point)
  2. que vous (faire) (0.5 point)
  3. que le client (pouvoir) (0.5 point)
  4. que vous (réduire) (0.5 point)

Question 3 Rewrite the offer (2 points)

Rewrite each pair as one sentence.

  1. Nous acceptons. Vous baissez le prix. (à condition que) (1 point)
  2. Elle signe. Elle lit le contrat. (à condition de) (1 point)

Question 4 Correct the mistake (2 points)

Correct one mistake in each sentence.

  1. Je vous propose que nous voir mardi. (1 point)
  2. Au cas où il refusera, nous partirons. (1 point)

Question 5 Translate into French (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. How about a deposit of 20%? (1 point)
  2. We will order more if you lower the price. (1 point)

Question 6 Reading: a buyer replies (4 points)

Look at the estimate, read the message, then answer in English.

Black and white estimate for 60 chairs at 45 euros each with delivery in five weeksDevis n° 21460 chaises à 45 € l’unité : 2 700 €Délai de livraison : 5 semaines
The estimate mentioned in the email.

Madame Gomis, merci de votre devis. Nous trouvons le prix correct, mais nous ne pouvons pas attendre cinq semaines. Et si vous livriez trente chaises dès le 3 mai ? Nous réglerions la moitié du montant à la livraison, à condition que les chaises soient montées. Pour le reste, nous sommes prêts à patienter jusqu’au 10 juin. Hugo Tessier

  1. What does the buyer accept? (1 point)
  2. What is the problem? (1 point)
  3. What does he propose? (1 point)
  4. What is his condition? (1 point)

Question 7 Match the function (2 points)

Match 1–4 with a–d: 1 Marché conclu !, 2 En contrepartie…, 3 Je ne peux pas aller au-delà., 4 Et si on se voyait ?; (a) suggest, (b) set a limit, (c) close, (d) link a concession. (0.5 point each)

Question 8 Write a compromise email (4 points)

Write a French email (60–80 words) to a supplier: the price is too high. Propose a compromise, include one condition with à condition que and one with au cas où.

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