The questions are on the French Idioms test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.
Quick answer: French figurative language includes comparisons, metaphors, idioms and proverbs. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French B2 test on French idioms, from idiom meanings to short writing, with the equivalent answers to accept.
Answer key and scoring guide of the French B2 test on French idioms. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.
Level: French B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B2, Reading
French idioms: answers and scoring
Question 1 Idiom meanings (3 points)
to daydream ; to be generous ; to cost a fortune ; to pretend not to hear ; to stand someone up ; to feel down
Scoring: 0.5 point each.
Question 2 Complete the idiom (2 points)
chats ; loup ; bras ; chat
Scoring: 0.5 point each.
Question 3 Proverbs (2 points)
moine ; eau ; nid ; tempête
Scoring: 0.5 point each.
Question 4 Metaphor or comparison (2 points)
métaphore ; comparaison ; métaphore ; comparaison
Scoring: 0.5 point each.
Question 5 Reading (4 points)
Elle pense déjà aux vacances. Il est généreux. Il lui a posé un lapin. Il lui a offert un grand bouquet.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 6 Correct the altered idiom (2 points)
Il a posé un lapin à Marie. Cette voiture coûte les yeux de la tête.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 7 Translation (2 points)
Elle a d’autres chats à fouetter. Il lui a posé un lapin.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 8 Short writing (3 points)
Model: Mon collègue est un moteur pour l’équipe. Il a toujours le cœur sur la main. Tout le monde l’apprécie.
Scoring: 1 point metaphor, 1 point idiom, 1 point for correct French.