How many sections are in the DELF A1 exam?

Four: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Total duration is about 1 hour 20 minutes.

What is the passing score for DELF A1?

You need at least 50 out of 100 points overall, with a minimum of 5 out of 25 in each section.

Can I use a dictionary during the DELF A1 test?

No. Dictionaries, phones, and electronic devices are not allowed in any section.

How long is the DELF A1 speaking test?

About 5 to 7 minutes. It includes a guided conversation, information exchange, and a simulated dialogue.

Is DELF A1 accepted for visa applications?

Yes, DELF A1 is recognized by the French Ministry of Education and is accepted for certain long-stay visa applications (e.g., family reunification).

How often can I retake the DELF A1 exam?

There is no limit. You can register for the next session as soon as you are ready.

What topics are covered in DELF A1 writing?

Basic tasks like filling forms, writing short messages, and describing simple situations using present tense.

DELF A1 Sample Questions: 10 Practice Items With Solutions

If you're preparing for the DELF A1 exam, you need to know exactly what to expect. This page gives you 10 sample questions — 2 per section — with full worked solutions. Each solution explains the reasoning behind the answer, so you learn the approach, not just the result.

These questions reflect the real exam format: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Use them to gauge your current level and identify gaps.

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Listening (Compréhension de l'oral)

Question 1

You hear: "Bonjour, je m'appelle Marie. J'ai vingt ans. Je suis étudiante à Lyon."

What is Marie's age?

Solution: The key phrase is "vingt ans" (twenty years). The number "vingt" means 20. Even if you miss the exact number, the context — she's a student — supports a typical university age. Answer: 20.

Question 2

You hear: "Le rendez-vous est à quinze heures, pas à quatorze heures. Ne soyez pas en retard."

At what time is the appointment?

Solution: "Quinze heures" is 15:00 (3 PM). The speaker corrects a possible confusion with "quatorze heures" (14:00/2 PM). Listen for the corrected number. Answer: 15:00 (3 PM).

Reading (Compréhension des écrits)

Question 3

Read this sign: "Fermé le lundi. Ouvert du mardi au samedi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h."

On which day is the shop closed?

Solution: The first sentence states "Fermé le lundi" — closed on Monday. The rest confirms opening hours for Tuesday to Saturday. Answer: Monday.

Question 4

Read this email: "Salut Luc, Merci pour ton invitation. Je viendrai à ta fête samedi soir. À bientôt, Julie."

What is Julie doing on Saturday evening?

Solution: "Je viendrai à ta fête" means "I will come to your party." The verb "viendrai" (future of venir) indicates a plan. Answer: She is going to Luc's party.

Writing (Production écrite)

Question 5

Task: Write a short message (20–30 words) to a friend. Introduce yourself and say where you live.

Sample answer: Bonjour Sophie, je m'appelle Ahmed. J'habite à Paris. Et toi, où habites-tu?

Solution: The task tests basic self-introduction and use of the verb "habiter" (to live). Include your name, city, and a question to show interaction. Keep sentences simple. The word count is approximate, not strict.

Question 6

Task: Fill in a form: Name: ______, Nationality: ______, Age: ______, Phone number: ______.

Sample filled form: Name: Maria, Nationality: italienne, Age: 25, Phone number: 06 12 34 56 78

Solution: Use basic vocabulary. Nationality is an adjective (italienne, espagnole, française). Age is a number. Phone numbers can be written with spaces. No full sentences needed.

Speaking (Production orale)

Question 7

Prompt: The examiner asks: "Comment tu t'appelles?"

Sample response: "Je m'appelle Raj. Et vous?"

Solution: This is the first question in the guided conversation. Answer with your name, then politely return the question. Pronunciation: "comment" sounds like "ko-mahn".

Question 8

Prompt: The examiner shows a picture of a family and asks: "Combien de personnes?"

Sample response: "Il y a quatre personnes: un père, une mère, un garçon et une fille."

Solution: Use "il y a" (there is/are). Count the people and describe them with basic nouns (père, mère, garçon, fille). No complex grammar needed.

Mixed Section (Vocabulary & Grammar)

Question 9

Choose the correct verb form: Elle ______ (habite / habitent) à Paris.

Solution: The subject "Elle" (she) is third person singular. The correct verb ending is "-e" for regular -er verbs. "Habitent" is plural (ils/elles). Answer: habite.

Question 10

Match the question with the answer:

1Quel âge as-tu? a. Je suis indien.
2D'où viens-tu? b. J'ai 22 ans.
3Quelle est ta nationalité? c. Je viens de Delhi.

Solution:

"Quel âge" asks about age → b (J'ai 22 ans).
"D'où viens-tu" asks about origin → c (Je viens de Delhi).
"Quelle est ta nationalité" asks about nationality → a (Je suis indien).

This matching task tests understanding of common question words and appropriate responses.

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