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French texts for beginners (A1/A2) and intermediates (B1/B2) to practice your French reading and comprehension skills. Learning to read French well is a genuine accomplishment. For beginning learners, we offer an enjoyable way to improve your comprehension with the brief, text-based lessons below.
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Je m’appelle JessicaPopularJessica tells us about herself and her familyA1Not trained-C'est ma viePopularTell me a little bit about your life, AngelicaA2Not trained-Dans le Restaurant (Dialogue)PopularConversation between the restaurant waiter and the customerA2Not trained-La célébration de PâquesPopularSome Easter traditionsB1Not trained-Ma villeI describe how my quaint town isB1Not trained-La maison de BenBen has a fairly large houseB2Not trained-
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About a person8About me7Activities11Adventure3Animals6Articles2Birthday9Body1Career7Christmas11Cities3Clothes1Colors1Cooking5Culture4Daily routine8Directions1Doctor4Education12Environment2Everyday situations3Family11Famous people5Food3Friendship6Health7Holidays6House5Letter to friend12Moving house2Music2My city2Nature8Pets3Professions7Relationships3Restaurant4School9Science2Seasons3Shopping15Sights3Special day23Sports4Stories23Summer3Technology4Transport2Travelling17Weather3Winter7Work1
Level A1
Je m’appelle JessicaPopularJessica tells us about herself and her familyA1Not trained-PDFComment vas-tu ?PopularTwo people seeing each other after a whileA1Not trained-PDFLettre de LondresPopularWhen you come, I'll take you on a walk through LondonA1Not trained-PDFLa présentationPopularPierre's life in ParisA1Not trained-PDFUne journée de vacancesPopularOn holiday I am not in a hurry to do my stuffA1Not trained-PDFLa rencontrePopularMeeting a new classmate at schoolA1Not trained-PDFLe voyagePopularPlanning what we'll do on vacationA1Not trained-PDFPremium: 6 more texts
Level A2
Les couleursPopularColors are everywhereA2Not trained-PDFLettre à ma meilleure amieWe're doing pretty well in FranceA2Not trained-PDFC'est ma viePopularTell me a little bit about your life, AngelicaA2Not trained-PDFMa familleToday I introduce to you my whole familyA2Not trained-PDFDans le Restaurant (Dialogue)PopularConversation between the restaurant waiter and the customerA2Not trained-PDFMa familleText in French where Marie describes her familyA2Not trained-PDFLes vêtementsWe change clothing depending on the situationA2Not trained-PDFUne conversation téléphoniqueI'm telling Mom how our trip is goingA2Not trained-PDFMa nouvelle maisonI like my new house better than the old oneA2Not trained-PDFLa lettrePierre's letter to his dear friendA2Not trained-PDFLes nombresHow to say some numbers in FrenchA2Not trained-PDFLe marchéShopping for today's foodA2Not trained-PDFJours de la semaineThat's how David spends the days of the weekA2Not trained-PDFLa routine quotidiennePopularLittle Theo's daily routineA2Not trained-PDFPremiers jours avec le nouveau professeurPopularPremiumWhat helps you feel confident in a new class?A2-La famille DurandPopularPremiumThey really enjoy walking by the seaA2-Présentation devant la classePopularPremiumWhat stories and songs are waiting to be shared?A2-Lettres à mamiePopularPremiumGet well soon, GrandmaA2-Une sortie au muséePopularPremiumJulia is excited about her visit to the LouvreA2-Lili va au supermarchéPopularPremiumShopping at the supermarket did not go wellA2-Les vacances d'étéPremiumSummer holidays and the FrenchA2-Le programme téléPopularPremiumThey can't come to terms over the movieA2-Cherche correspondantPremiumMy name's Alice, and I'm 16.A2-La vie de couplePopularPremiumDiscover daily life, love, and small adventures together.A2-CinémaPremiumHow about we go to the movies?A2-Louis va au restaurantPopularPremiumÉtienne is happy to see vegetarian dishes on the menuA2-Mon villagePopularPremiumAllow me to describe my small town to youA2-L’anniversaire de StéphanePremiumSetting up the birthday partyA2-Un dimanche à la campagnePremiumWe had a great time on our walkA2-Antoine et les cafésPremiumDiscover how one habit brings surprises every day.A2-Le petit-déjeunerPremiumCelebrating the anniversary earlyA2-Un rendez-vousPremiumScheduling a doctor's appointmentA2-De bonnes vacancesPremiumI'm on vacation with Marc in Greece.A2-Quelle langue apprendre ?PremiumWhy is it important to learn languages?A2-Des nouvelles d’EspagnePremiumMy new life in Madrid.A2-Séjour à la fermePremiumA day off away from the cityA2-Le filmPopularPremiumTarik doesn't like Tarantino moviesA2-Un emploi du temps chargéPremiumAlice is very tired but happy with what she's doing.A2-Vive les soldes !PopularPremiumSix weeks of sales await you!A2-InvitationPremiumI'm inviting you to my birthday party.A2-Déjeuner entre amiesPremiumPlanning Saturday's mealA2-Tu vas me manquerPremiumI'm traveling for three or four months.A2-Le rendez-vous avec JulesPremiumMy friend Jules is like my brotherA2-À la papeteriePremiumBuying school supplies for my sonA2-Un jour dans ParisPremiumNot much time to visit the French capitalA2-Un coup de mainPremiumI have a meeting tonight, and I'll be home late.A2-Emile et ses trois soeursPremiumWe dress up when we celebrate ChristmasA2-Photo de famillePremiumWho are the people in this photo?A2-
Level B1
La célébration de PâquesPopularSome Easter traditionsB1Not trained-PDFLa tour EiffelThe most-visited monument in FranceB1Not trained-PDFLes quatre saisonsFrench description of the seasonsB1Not trained-PDFLes métiersWhen I was little I wanted to be...B1Not trained-PDFVacances en Alsace (lettre)I'm telling Julie how I'm having a good timeB1Not trained-PDFUne journée avec AliceAlice and her routine during the weekB1Not trained-PDFMa villeI describe how my quaint town isB1Not trained-PDFLa météo - Quel temps fait-il ?The weather forecast is quite usefulB1Not trained-PDFPâques en FranceA good opportunity to get together with the familyB1Not trained-PDFProjets pour les vacancesWhat are you going to do this holiday?B1Not trained-PDFLe centre commercialIn shopping malls you find everythingB1Not trained-PDFLes vacances d'étéWhat do the French do in the summer?B1Not trained-PDFVisiter Marseille en un jourJason enjoys his walk around the cityB1Not trained-PDFUne journée à ParisA quick tour of the French capitalB1Not trained-PDFPremium: 133 more texts
Level B2
La célébration de NoëlThe French and the celebration of ChristmasB2Not trained-PDFLes fêtes en FranceThe most important festivities in FranceB2Not trained-PDFLes parties du corpsText about parts of the body and organsB2Not trained-PDFLa maison de BenBen has a fairly large houseB2Not trained-PDFNoël en FranceHow do French people celebrate Christmas?B2Not trained-PDFLyonJames walking the streets of LyonB2Not trained-PDFPremium: 92 more texts
Level C1
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