DELF A1 level recognizes a basic knowledge of French, also known as the ‘Discovery’ or ‘Elementary’ level. The person at A1 can interact in a simple way. They can speak about themselves, their immediate environment and meet basic communication needs.

DELF A1: reconnait une connaissance basique du français. A ce stade, l’apprenant sait interagir à un niveau élémentaire : se présenter et présenter autrui, parler des personnages, des objets, des lieux de la vie quotidienne. Comprendre des textes courts et simples etc…

Type of Diploma - DELF 

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Introductory elementary or discovery

DELF A2 recognizes the language skills of a basic user. The person can socially communicate in a simple way, using common phrases and exchange of information, about routine tasks.

DELF A2: reconnait des compétences toujours de base, telles que : Interagir socialement et effectuer des tâches simples de la vie quotidienne. Raconter un évènement passé, parler des goûts. Comprendre des indications pour s’orienter. Comprendre un message d’invitation et y répondre etc…

Type of Diploma - DELF

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Intermediate elementary or survival

DELF B1: At this level, the person becomes more independent. They can maintain a conversation to voice their opinion. They also can handle various situations in daily life.

DELF B1: A ce niveau, la personne atteint un degré supérieur de communication autonome que celui de B1. Elle peut tenir une conversation et interagir dans diverses situations de la vie quotidienne, même imprévues. Exprimer son opinion et son accord/désaccord, convaincre etc…

Type of Diploma - DELF

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Independent (threshold level of independence)

DELF B2: The person reaches a higher degree of independence than in B1. They can develop and voice their point of view and back up their opinions. A certain degree of fluency and spontaneity in communication becomes perceptible. They are also capable of correcting their own mistakes.

DELF B2: La personne est capable de communique spontanément, couramment et manifestement sans difficultés. Comprendre globalement un document écrit ou oral, même ayant un contenu spécialisé ou technique. S’exprimer sur des sujets complexes d’une manière structurée en adaptant mon style au destinataire.

Type of Diploma - DELF

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Independent (advanced level of independence)

DALF C1: Language users at DALF C1 are independent. They can communicate fluently and spontaneously. They have a large vocabulary range and can select the appropriate expressions and forms to interact. Their discourse is well-structured, clear, and coherent.

DALF C1 représente le niveau autonome permettant une communication aisée et naturelle grâce un répertoire lexical étendu et une maitrise des structures et une cohérence du discours.

Type of Diploma - DELF

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Competent (highest level)

DALF C2: This is the level of proficiency and command of the French language reflecting the user’s accuracy, fluency, and appropriateness of expression at an advanced or academic level, very close to the native speaker’s level.

DALF C2 est le niveau de compétence et d’aisance de haut niveau, chez un apprenant de la langue française, proche de celui d’un natif.

Type of Diploma - DELF

Intended Audience - For all

Skill Attainment - Autonomous (proficiency)