TEF Canada — French Test for Canadian Immigration (IRCC) Vocabulary Game
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About the TEF Canada — French Test for Canadian Immigration (IRCC) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the TEF Canada — French Test for Canadian Immigration (IRCC) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the TEF Canada — French Test for Canadian Immigration (IRCC) Vocabulary Game
Shopping and money
Communication
Public administration
Daily life
Work and study
Press and debate
Grammar
Sources for these terms (20)
- achat — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- argent — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- lettre — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- papier — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- loyer — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- besoin — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- choix — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- tarif — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- valeur — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- appel — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- compte — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- permis — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- poste — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- offre — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- stage — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- avis — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- droit — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- accord — Définition, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- impôt - Définitions, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
- congé - Définitions, synonymes, prononciation, exemples | Dico en ligne Le Robert · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the TEF Canada Exam
The TEF Canada (Test d'évaluation de français pour le Canada) is the official French-language proficiency test accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration and citizenship applications. Developed and administered by le français des affaires — CCI Paris Île-de-France, it has been recognised by IRCC since 2002. An immigration application requires all four tests: Compréhension de l'oral (40 questions / 40 minutes), Compréhension des écrits (40 questions / 60 minutes), Expression écrite (2 sections / 60 minutes), and Expression orale (2 sections / 15 minutes); a citizenship application requires only listening and speaking. Each skill is scored on its own scale — listening 0–360, reading 0–300, writing 0–450, speaking 0–450 — then mapped to CEFR levels (A1–C2) and Canadian NCLC levels 1–12. There is no single pass/fail score; immigration programmes specify the NCLC thresholds required. The two comprehension tests comprise 80 multiple-choice questions with 4 options each and +1/0 scoring, and the listening audio is played only once. Items are progressive, ranging from simple A1-level tasks to complex C1/C2-level abstract professional texts. All four tests must be taken on the same day.
Exam sponsor: Le français des affaires — CCI Paris Île-de-France (recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / IRCC since 2002). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes of testing time for the four compulsory immigration tests: Compréhension des écrits 60 minutes, Compréhension de l'oral 40 minutes, Expression écrite 60 minutes, and Expression orale 15 minutes. All four must be taken on the same day.
Passing Score
No single pass mark. Each skill is scored on its own scale (listening 0–360, reading 0–300, writing 0–450, speaking 0–450) and mapped to CEFR (A1–C2) and Canadian NCLC levels 1–12. IRCC programmes specify required NCLC thresholds (Express Entry's Federal Skilled Worker Program requires NCLC 7 in all four skills).
Exam / Certification Fees
Typically about CAD 380–430 for the full four-test TEF Canada. Fees vary by test centre and country. Verify current pricing with your chosen authorised centre.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TEF Canada vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the TEF Canada vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 TEF Canada terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the TEF Canada terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Le français des affaires — CCI Paris Île-de-France (recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / IRCC since 2002) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is TEF Canada and who accepts it for immigration?
TEF Canada (Test d'évaluation de français pour le Canada) is a French-language proficiency test developed by le français des affaires — CCI Paris Île-de-France. It has been recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) since 2002 as an approved language test for immigration and citizenship applications, including Express Entry, the Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs.
How is TEF Canada scored and what score do I need?
Each skill is scored on its own scale — listening 0–360, reading 0–300, writing 0–450, speaking 0–450 — and mapped to CEFR levels (A1–C2) and Canadian NCLC levels 1–12. There is no single pass mark; the required score depends on your immigration programme. The Federal Skilled Worker Program requires NCLC 7 or higher in each skill, which is also the threshold for the French-language category and for 25 or 50 extra CRS points. Enter the values from the "Équivalence ancien score" column of your certificate — IRCC does not accept the separate "Score / 699" column.