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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
October 2026
Premiers jours avec le nouveau professeurPopularPremiumWhat helps you feel confident in a new class?A2-La promenade au marché d’octobrePopularPremiumFind tasty treats and friendly faces this fallB1-Découvrir la forêt en automnePopularPremiumDiscover new adventures on leafy paths this fallB1-La rentrée dans une nouvelle écolePopularPremiumWill you make a friend on your first day?B1-
September 2026
Les métiers du futurPopularPremiumCurious how tomorrow’s jobs will change your life?B2-Un anniversaire marqué par une lettre inattenduePremiumSometimes a simple letter changes everything you feel.B2-Un accident d’assiette lors d’un dîner officielPremiumWhy can making a mistake help everyone relax?B2-Un animal de ferme dans la cour d’écolePremiumWhat happens when a farm animal visits school?B2-Une journée de bénévolat à la soupe populairePremiumDiscover how helping others can change your day.B2-Une alerte d’incendie à la supérettePremiumWould you know what to do in an emergency?B2-Un changement de programme inattendu lors d’un concertPremiumSometimes the best nights don’t follow the plan.B2-Une matinée animée au cabinet médicalPremiumWhat would you do if someone fainted nearby?B2-
August 2026
Une livraison très attendue qui tourne malPremiumHow do you deal with a tricky delivery?B2-L'impact de la musique sur nos émotionsPremiumDiscover how sound can boost your happiness today!B2-Un samedi matin plein de petits imprévusPremiumCan a normal day turn into a funny story?B1-Un grand orage coupe l’électricité chez moiPremiumCould you enjoy total darkness during a storm?B1-Un jour de rentrée scolaire plein de surprisesPremiumWho will you meet on your first school day?B1-Une journée lors d’un déménagementPremiumReady for moving chaos, laughter, and sweet surprises?B2-Un colis inattendu devant la portePremiumA surprise gift can change your whole day.B2-Les loisirs créatifs et leur impactPremiumBoost your mood and meet new friends today!B2-Une rencontre inattendue lors d’une randonnéePremiumWhat surprise could be waiting behind the trees?B2-Un réveil paisible transformé en aventurePremiumWhat happens when your morning starts with a surprise?B2-
July 2026
Une erreur lors d’une commande au restaurantPopularPremiumWhat if a mistake leads to a great memory?B1-Un été inoubliable dans un campingPremiumFind adventure, friendship, and surprise just steps away.B2-Des retrouvailles surprises en plein supermarchéPremiumA normal day turns into a happy surprise.B2-Une promenade dans la vieille villePremiumHow does a simple errand turn into adventure?B2-Une panne de courant pendant un dîner familialPremiumHow can darkness turn an ordinary night special?B1-Un réveil mouvementé à cause du chatPremiumWhat happens when your morning goes totally wrong?B1-Une visite surprise chez mon onclePremiumDiscover how one surprise visit changed everything.B1-La découverte d’un nouveau loisir après un accidentPremiumWhat if a setback helps you find new joy?B2-Un matin sportif au bord du lacPremiumAn unexpected run turns into a joyful surprise.B1-Le lancement d’un projet à l’écolePremiumDiscover how teamwork turned dirt into green magic!B2-
June 2026
Un départ en vacances mouvementé à la garePopularPremiumLost luggage, a runaway cat, and holiday chaos!B1-Une visite au musée d’art contemporainPopularPremiumDiscover art that gives new life to old things!B2-Organiser une fête surprisePremiumWill you plan a secret party just like this?B1-Un oubli surprenant au supermarchéPremiumHow can shopping turn into a sweet adventure?B1-Un anniversaire d’enfant sous la pluiePremiumRainy day turns birthday into a playful adventure!B1-Un réveil inattendu en pleine nuitPremiumHow can one tiny sound change your night?B2-L'importance de prendre des vacancesPremiumDiscover why taking breaks boosts your happiness.B2-Une fête de quartier pleine de surprisesPremiumSweet surprises and big laughs bring everyone closer.B2-Un spectacle de rue inattenduPremiumCould you be the next star in the crowd?B2-Une découverte insolite sur la plagePremiumWould you like to find a hidden beach treasure?B2-
May 2026
La visite surprise d’un cousin venu de loinPopularPremiumAn unexpected guest brings laughter, stories, and tasty treats.B1-Une journée au marchéPopularPremiumDiscover cheerful mornings full of tastes and smiles.B1-Un anniversaire de mariagePremiumHow can a simple evening become unforgettable?B1-Une journée mouvementée au centre commercialPremiumSurprise twists turned a simple shopping day exciting!B1-Les festivals culturels et leur importancePremiumWant to meet new people and discover hidden talents?C1-Une aventure lors d’une promenade en forêtPremiumWhat happens when you meet nature up close?B1-Une commande de fleursPremiumHow did a cute gift become a funny surprise?B1-La découverte d’une nouvelle librairiePremiumFind your next great read in this cozy spot!B1-Un repas improvisé chez mon meilleur amiPremiumCan a surprise meal become your best memory?B1-La panne du lave-linge familialPremiumCan one broken machine really bring a family closer?B2-
April 2026
Une panne d’ascenseurPremiumWould you stay calm if stuck in an elevator?B1-Un dîner d’anniversaire improviséPremiumSometimes the best nights start with surprise invites.B1-Une dispute puis une réconciliation à la maisonPremiumWhy can a simple mistake bring you closer?B2-L’annulation d’un trainPremiumHow can a travel delay become a nice adventure?B2-Une erreur d’adresse pour une livraison spécialePremiumEver had a package turn your day upside down?B1-Une rencontre dans le bus scolairePremiumCan a simple bus ride change your whole day?B1-Une surprise matinale sur le balconPremiumWhat if a surprise guest changed your morning?B1-Une étrange rencontre lors d’une promenade nocturnePremiumHow can a quick walk turn into adventure?B2-Un réveil surprenant lors d’un échange scolairePremiumA magical morning reveals local songs and traditions.B2-Un accident de véloPremiumHow one small accident changed my view on kindnessB2-
March 2026
Un rendez-vous inattendu chez le coiffeurPopularPremiumWhat if your haircut turned into a celebrity surprise?B1-Une journée chez le coiffeurPremiumWould you try a bold new look, just once?B1-Une série de petites surprises lors d’une journée ordinairePremiumHow can small surprises turn a day around?B1-Un trajet imprévu en taxi partagéPremiumWhat happens when strangers share a taxi home?B1-Un dîner surprise pour fêter une réussitePremiumDiscover how small gestures make big memories.B2-La découverte d’un marché bio en villePremiumDiscover fresh flavors and friendly faces this weekend!B2-Un après-midi imprévu dans une animaleriePremiumUnexpected adventure: discover new friends with furry tails!B2-Les robots et la vie quotidiennePremiumCould a machine be your new favorite helper?B2-Un goûter d’anniversaire interrompu par un incidentPremiumHow do you save a party when cake fails?B2-Une surprise sur la terrasse au petit matinPremiumCan a small act really make you smile?B2-
February 2026
Mon jour comme bénévole à la bibliothèquePremiumDiscover how small moments make a big difference.B1-Comprendre l'écologie et ses enjeuxPremiumSmall everyday actions can really help the planet.C1-Un petit accident dans la cuisinePremiumWhy did everyone end up laughing in the kitchen?B1-Un examen oral imprévu à l’écolePremiumDiscover how surprises can boost your confidence fast.B2-Une Saint-Valentin pas comme les autresPremiumSmall words can make a big difference today.B1-Une matinée avant une présentation importantePremiumEver survived a crazy morning and still won?B1-Une panne de réveil le matin d’un entretienPremiumWhen bad luck hits, can you still win?B1-L'importance de bien manger au quotidienPremiumDiscover how simple changes boost your daily energy.B2-Un réveil magique le jour de la ChandeleurPremiumWho wins the wild pancake-flipping contest today?B2-Une visite scolaire au musée des sciencesPremiumDid you ever want to try real science experiments?B2-
January 2026
Une invitation à un anniversaire différentPremiumOne random evening turned into a fun adventure.B1-Un réveillon du Nouvel An pas comme les autresPremiumTrapped by snow, we found a new kind of fun.B1-Une panne d’électricité un soir d’oragePremiumDiscover how a blackout sparked unexpected family fun.B1-Mon premier cours de cuisine italiennePremiumDiscover new flavors and friends in one eveningB2-Les modes de transport futuristesPremiumCan you imagine your next trip with flying cars?B1-Une rencontre avec un ancien camaradePremiumCan a surprise meeting change your whole day?B1-Le premier hiver dans une nouvelle villePremiumStrange snowstorms brought new friends and adventures.B2-Un weekend à la montagne dans un chaletPremiumSnowy adventures and cozy moments await you here!B2-Un petit incident à la boulangerie du quartierPremiumKindness can turn mistakes into special memories.B2-La patinoire improvisée dans la cour de l’écolePremiumWho will slide the farthest on the icy playground?B2-
December 2025
Un échange de cadeauxPremiumWhat surprise gift would you find in the bag?B1-Un réveil enneigé et un trajet compliquéPremiumSnow can turn a normal day into magic.B1-Un réveillon du Nouvel An pas comme les autresPremiumWhen plans change, the fun sometimes surprises you.B1-L’art de la luge dans les rues en pentePremiumWho will slide fastest and win the snowy race?B2-Les défis du vélo en hiverPremiumCan you handle the thrill of biking in snow?B1-Une promenade hivernalePremiumDiscover peaceful winter magic on your next walk.B2-Une surprise dans la boîte aux lettres à NoëlPremiumHow can one letter change your holiday spirit?B2-La préparation d’un carnaval d’hiver à l’écolePremiumWho will win the wildest, sparkliest costume prize?B2-La préparation des biscuits de NoëlPremiumSmell the magic and taste the holiday joy!B2-La préparation du sapin de NoëlPremiumWhose turn is it to put the star on?B2-
November 2025
La planète VénusPremiumWhat secrets hide behind this beautiful, deadly world?C1-InscriptionPremiumI hope to continue my studies in France.C1-La vie de PlatonPremiumDiscover why reality might not be what you think.C1-La grippePremiumWinter is coming, and with it, the flu.B2-La vie d’une hackeusePremiumWould you risk everything to fight online crime?B2-
October 2025
Albert CamusPremiumHow do you find meaning when life feels empty?C1-DémissionPremiumLetter of resignation from my jobB1-La vie d’un homme richePremiumCan true friendship be found through kindness alone?B1-La vie d’un anthropologuePremiumHow far would you go to earn trust?B1-
September 2025
Les réseaux sociauxPremiumCan you really protect someone by limiting freedom?B1-La quête d’un psychologuePremiumCould your mind secretly shape your whole life?B1-La conversion d’un médecinPremiumCan losing everything help you find real peace?B1-La vie d’un culturistePremiumCan following your passion change your whole life?B1-
August 2025
Vive les soldes !PopularPremiumSix weeks of sales await you!A2-La planète rougePremiumCould you survive a day in freezing dust storms?C1-Instructions d’utilisationPremiumDolce cream repairs and moisturizes skin.B2-Le paresseuxPremiumAn animal that moves very slowlyB2-
July 2025
À la papeteriePremiumBuying school supplies for my sonA2-La dame aux chatsPremiumImagine twenty cats walking together in the park!B1-La blessurePremiumWhat if your scars could shape your destiny?B2-La vie d’un immigré clandestinPremiumWill hope and courage help change his future?B2-
June 2025
Au marchéPopularPremiumShopping at the marketA1-Quelle langue apprendre ?PremiumWhy is it important to learn languages?A2-La langue françaisePremiumDiscover how small changes made big grammar differences.C1-Stressé ?PremiumProlonged stress isn't healthy.B2-
May 2024
Le garçon et le corbeauPremiumWhat happens when kindness meets a clever trick?B1-Les parcsPremiumCould you live without green spaces around you?B1-
November 2023
Le médecinPremiumWhat happens when kindness and poetry meet medicine?B1-L’astronautePremiumFrom shy bookworm to explorer among the stars.B1-Le détectivePremiumCan clever tricks online help catch clever thieves?B2-Le métier de nutritionnistePremiumDiscover how eating right can keep you active.B2-
October 2023
La vie de RéglissePremiumCould a gentle giant change someone’s life forever?B1-La vie d’un artistePremiumHow did a shy dreamer become world-famous?B2-La vie d’un inventeurPremiumCould robots really change life for lonely kids?B2-La vie d’un librairePremiumCan a small bookshop survive against big stores?B2-
September 2023
Présentation devant la classePopularPremiumWhat stories and songs are waiting to be shared?A2-BarbenoirePremiumWhat secrets hide behind this feared pirate’s smile?B1-La vie au largePremiumHow does the sea change a person's life?B1-L’île désertePremiumWould you survive with only your own skills?B1-
August 2023
Le zooPremiumCould you eat lunch next to a hungry lion?B1-Le rêve d’un pilotePremiumCan you trust your dreams when flying high?B2-Le voyage en avionPremiumCan a brave cat help beat her biggest fear?B1-Le sportPremiumCan you chase your dreams and keep everyone happy?B2-
July 2023
Les voyages en busPremiumFind out how low-budget travel brings new friends.B1-Le jardinagePremiumDiscover why growing plants brings so much joy.B1-La photographiePremiumWhere will one bus ride take your camera today?B2-Le climat et les françaisPremiumDiscover how sunshine changes moods and city life!B2-
June 2023
La vie de couplePopularPremiumDiscover daily life, love, and small adventures together.A2-Antoine et les cafésPremiumDiscover how one habit brings surprises every day.A2-Les saisonsPremiumDiscover what makes each season feel so special.B1-Sophie à l’écolePremiumWho will win the friendly classroom rivalry today?B1-
January 2022
Ma famillePopularPremiumI present to you the members of my family.A1-Vous avez une chambre ?PopularPremiumHow many people does the room fit?A1-La vie en villePopularPremiumMartín moved to the city a few months ago.A1-Si on allait…PopularPremiumIt's been over a month since we've seen each other!A1-L’anniversaire de StéphanePremiumSetting up the birthday partyA2-Cherche correspondantPremiumMy name's Alice, and I'm 16.A2-Déjeuner entre amiesPremiumPlanning Saturday's mealA2-CinémaPremiumHow about we go to the movies?A2-Appartement à louerPremiumOffer to rent an apartment on the beachB1-A l’aéroportPremiumGetting ready for a long tripB1-Le petit-déjeunerPremiumCelebrating the anniversary earlyA2-Un rendez-vousPremiumScheduling a doctor's appointmentA2-InvitationPremiumI'm inviting you to my birthday party.A2-Un coup de mainPremiumI have a meeting tonight, and I'll be home late.A2-De bonnes vacancesPremiumI'm on vacation with Marc in Greece.A2-Des nouvelles d’EspagnePremiumMy new life in Madrid.A2-Tu vas me manquerPremiumI'm traveling for three or four months.A2-Photo de famillePremiumWho are the people in this photo?A2-C’est finiPremiumThat's it. It's time to leave.B1-Un emploi du temps chargéPremiumAlice is very tired but happy with what she's doing.A2-À la garePremiumWhen does the next train leave?B2-Chez le docteurPremiumI haven't been feeling very well lately.B2-C’est mauvais pour la santéPremiumIt's better to eat a healthy diet.B1-ConseilsPremiumAdvice for those starting collegeB1-La boutique de vêtementsPremiumHello, ma'am. How can I help you?B1-Formation en anglaisPremiumI need information about the English class.B1-Un caféPremiumIt's so good to see you after so long!B1-Prépare le café !PremiumTell me how to get to your house. I'll be right over.B1-Faites une pausePremiumYou have to take some time to relax.B2-Entretien d’embauchePremiumAdvice for a job interviewB2-L’association plein coeurPremiumA new building to help the homelessB2-Les réfugiés climatiquesPremiumIf nothing is done to combat climate change...B2-Toutes mes félicitations !PremiumYou're not going to believe it! I got the job!B1-Serge GainsbourgPremiumThe famous French composer and singerB1-Quel animal ?PremiumI don't know which pet to choose for my son.B1-Des vacances ratéesPremiumThe holidays have been a nightmare.B2-Découvrez une ville comme un localPremiumThere's nothing better than discovering a city with a local.B2-Vous avez choisi ?PremiumDeciding what we're going to eat at the restaurantB1-VoisinagePremiumStop making noise, or I'll call the police!B1-Il est beauPremiumGuess who I ran into!B1-TémoignagePremiumI witnessed a bank robbery.B1-J’ai de l’expériencePremiumI'm interested in the job.B2-Une baguette s’il vous plaitPremiumShopping at a Parisian bakeryB1-Tourisme insolitePremiumWhat would you call unusual tourism?B1-Protégeons la Terre !PremiumEarth is our home, and we must protect it.B2-Problème techniquePremiumThe problem wasn't that serious.B2-La TressePremiumIt's their first and very successful novel.B2-Recette de la pâte à crêpePremiumHow to make the best crepesB2-Week-end à ParisPremiumI arrived in Paris yesterday morning.B1-Le sac à dosPremiumPacking for vacationB1-Les îles GalápagosPremiumHome to many marine speciesB2-
February 2019
Comment vas-tu ?PopularTwo people seeing each other after a whileA1Not trained-PDFLe voyagePopularPlanning what we'll do on vacationA1Not trained-PDFLa présentationPopularPierre's life in ParisA1Not trained-PDFLettre de LondresPopularWhen you come, I'll take you on a walk through LondonA1Not trained-PDFLa rencontrePopularMeeting a new classmate at schoolA1Not trained-PDFLa lettrePierre's letter to his dear friendA2Not trained-PDF
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