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French bank and post office vocabulary test for French A2 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: To handle the bank and the post office in French, use polite set phrases: Je voudrais or Pouvez-vous followed by an infinitive, such as Je voudrais ouvrir un compte. This French A2 test on French bank and post office vocabulary has 9 questions worth 20 points, to do in 40 minutes: vocabulary, modal verbs and polite requests. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test covers vocabulary, modal verbs, polite requests, a short reading and a short writing task. Write in full sentences, with accents. No notes are allowed. The total is 20 points.

Level: French A2 (CEFR elementary) · Standards: CEFR A2, Spoken interaction

Time: 40 minutes · 9 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Vocabulary (2 points)

Give the French word with its article.

  1. parcel
  2. ATM
  3. stamp
  4. withdrawal

(½ point each)

Question 2 Modal verbs (2 points)

Conjugate in the present.

  1. Nous ______ (vouloir) un compte.
  2. Vous ______ (pouvoir) entrer.
  3. Je ______ (devoir) partir.
  4. Ils ______ (pouvoir) payer.

(½ point each)

Question 3 Polite requests (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence as a polite request.

  1. Je veux envoyer ce colis.
  2. Donnez-moi un timbre.

(1 point each)

Question 4 The bank card (2 points)

Name parts 1 to 4 of the card in French (with article).

Black and white bank card with four numbered parts: 1 chip, 2 card number, 3 holder name, 4 expiry date1234 5678 9012 3456MOUSSA DIALLO09/281234
A bank card with four numbered parts.

Question 5 Find the mistake (2 points)

Correct the mistake in each sentence.

  1. Je voudrais envoyer une colis.
  2. Pouvez-vous me donnez le reçu ?
  3. Je retire de l’argent à le distributeur.
  4. Il faut votre pièce d’identité à apporter.

(½ point each)

Question 6 Past tense (2 points)

Write in the passé composé.

  1. Je (ouvrir) un compte.
  2. Elle (recevoir) sa carte.
  3. Nous (envoyer) la lettre.
  4. Ils (retirer) cent euros.

(½ point each)

Question 7 Reading (3 points)

Bureau de poste Victor-Hugo. Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9 h à 18 h, le samedi de 9 h à 12 h. Fermé le dimanche. Pour envoyer un colis à l’étranger, il faut remplir une étiquette et indiquer le contenu. Les lettres recommandées doivent être remises au guichet.

Answer in English.

  1. When is the office open on Saturday?
  2. What must you fill in to send a parcel abroad?
  3. Where do you hand in a registered letter?

(1 point each)

Question 8 Translation (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I would like to open an account.
  2. We have to show our passports.
  3. Can you weigh this parcel, please?

(1 point each)

Question 9 Short writing (2 points)

Write 3 sentences: you are at the post office and you want to send a registered letter to Montréal. Greet, make your request, ask the price.

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