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French Language Syllabus

A comprehensive CEFR-aligned French language curriculum covering pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation from beginner to advanced. The full French Language syllabus: 6 subjects, 33 chapters and 108 topics, with 306 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
33Chapters
108Topics
306Flashcards

French Language subjects

French Language has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Pronunciation and Phonetics

5 chapters · 16 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. The French Alphabet and Sounds · 4 topics
  2. Nasal Vowels · 3 topics
  3. Liaison, Elision, and Enchainement · 3 topics
  4. Accents and Diacritics · 3 topics
  5. Intonation and Rhythm · 3 topics

Core Grammar

9 chapters · 33 topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Nouns and Articles · 4 topics
  2. Adjectives · 4 topics
  3. Pronouns · 5 topics
  4. Present Tense Verbs · 3 topics
  5. Past Tenses · 4 topics
  6. Future and Conditional · 4 topics
  7. The Subjunctive · 3 topics
  8. Negation and Questions · 3 topics
  9. Prepositions and Adverbs · 3 topics

Vocabulary and Lexical Themes

7 chapters · 22 topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Everyday Life and Identity · 4 topics
  2. Home and Daily Routine · 3 topics
  3. Food and Dining · 3 topics
  4. Travel and Directions · 3 topics
  5. Work and Education · 3 topics
  6. Health, Body, and Emotions · 3 topics
  7. Idioms and Expressions · 3 topics

Reading and Writing

4 chapters · 13 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Spelling and Orthography · 3 topics
  2. Reading Comprehension · 3 topics
  3. Sentence Construction · 3 topics
  4. Written Expression · 4 topics

Listening and Spoken Conversation

4 chapters · 12 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Listening Comprehension · 3 topics
  2. Everyday Conversation · 3 topics
  3. Functional Communication · 3 topics
  4. Fluency and Speaking Skills · 3 topics

Culture and Exam Preparation

4 chapters · 12 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Francophone Culture · 3 topics
  2. Registers and Politeness · 2 topics
  3. CEFR Levels Overview · 3 topics
  4. DELF and DALF Exam Preparation · 4 topics

French Language flashcards

306 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

French Language syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the French Language syllabus?

French Language covers 6 subjects: Pronunciation and Phonetics, Core Grammar, Vocabulary and Lexical Themes, Reading and Writing, Listening and Spoken Conversation and Culture and Exam Preparation.

How many chapters and topics are in the French Language syllabus?

33 chapters and 108 topics, across 6 subjects. Core Grammar is the largest subject, with 33 topics in 9 chapters.

Are there French Language flashcards?

Yes — 306 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.