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Short messages in French test for French A1 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: A short message in French has three parts: an opening that matches the reader (Salut or Bonjour Madame), one or two present-tense facts such as Je suis à Nice. This French A1 test on short messages in French has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 40 minutes: opening and closing, dates and hours and short forms. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks messages at CEFR A1: openings, closings, dates, short forms, a postcard reading, a correction task and a short text. Work alone, write complete French words with accents, and watch the spacing before question marks.

Level: French A1 (CEFR beginner) · Standards: CEFR A1, Writing

Time: 40 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Opening and closing (3 points)

Write an opening and a closing suited to each reader.

  1. Your aunt Maïmouna (1 point)
  2. Your employer, Mr. Dupont (1 point)
  3. Your friend Théo (1 point)

Question 2 Dates and hours (2 points)

Write in French.

  1. June 21 (1 point)
  2. Meeting at 6:45 p.m. (1 point)

Question 3 Short forms (2 points)

Give the full French word for each.

  1. bcp (1 point)
  2. dsl (1 point)

Question 4 Translate (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. It’s sunny. (1 point)
  2. I’m coming home on Monday. (1 point)
  3. Are you free on Saturday? (1 point)

Question 5 Read the postcard (4 points)

Read, then answer in English.

Postcard from Montréal to a family in NantesSalut Papa et Maman !Je suis à Montréal.Il fait froid : -5 degrés.Je visite un musée avec Chloé.Je rentre lundi à 18 h.Gros bisous, YannFamille Morel8 rue Pasteur44000 NantesFrance
A postcard for the test.
  1. Where is Yann? (1 point)
  2. What is the weather like? (1 point)
  3. Who is with him at the museum? (1 point)
  4. When does he come back? (1 point)

Question 6 Correct the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each line correctly.

  1. Cher Sophie, (1 point)
  2. Rendez-vous le 8 de mars. (1 point)

Question 7 Replies (2 points)

Write a short answer.

  1. Tu es libre ce soir ? (you accept) (1 point)
  2. Tu viens à la fête samedi ? (you refuse) (1 point)

Question 8 Write a text (2 points)

Write a text message (3 sentences) to your friend Lola: you are in Annecy, it is sunny, and you propose lunch tomorrow at noon.

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