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Key Facts: DELF A2 Exam

DELF A2 is administered by France Éducation international (FEI) on behalf of the French Ministry of National Education.

The DELF A2 diploma is valid for life and recognised in over 175 countries for academic, professional and administrative purposes.

Passing requires at least 50/100 overall and a minimum of 5/25 in each of the four sections — any section below 5 is eliminatory.

DELF A2 certifies CEFR A2 level, meaning the holder can communicate in simple routine tasks on familiar everyday topics.

The collective written tests last approximately 1 hour 40 minutes: 25 minutes listening, 30 minutes reading, and 45 minutes writing.

The comprehension sections of DELF A2 use exclusively multiple-choice questions (QCM) — no open-response items.

DELF A2 is offered in multiple versions: tout public (general adults), junior (12–17), and scolaire (school-integrated); all are equivalent in difficulty and validity.

Approximately 800,000 candidates sit DELF and DALF exams each year across more than 175 countries worldwide.

DELF A2 is France's official CEFR A2 French diploma, valid for life, covering listening, reading, writing and speaking on everyday familiar topics, with MCQ-only comprehension sections and a passing threshold of 50/100.

Sample DELF A2 Practice Questions

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1Vous entendez cette annonce dans un supermarché : « Attention, chers clients ! Le magasin ferme dans quinze minutes. Nous vous rappelons que les caisses se trouvent au rez-de-chaussée. Merci de préparer vos achats. » Quand est-ce que le magasin va fermer ?

A.Dans une heure

B.Dans cinq minutes

C.Dans quinze minutes

D.Dans une demi-heure

Explanation: The announcement says the store closes in 'quinze minutes' (fifteen minutes). At A2 level, listening for a specific number in a public announcement is a core comprehension task. The number 15 is spoken clearly and directly answers the question.

2Dialogue au téléphone : « — Allô, bonjour. Je voudrais réserver une table pour ce soir, s'il vous plaît. — Pour combien de personnes ? — Pour trois personnes. — À quelle heure ? — À vingt heures, si c'est possible. — Pas de problème. C'est à quel nom ? — Dupont. » Pour quelle occasion la personne appelle-t-elle ?

A.Pour annuler une réservation

B.Pour réserver une table au restaurant

C.Pour demander le menu du restaurant

D.Pour payer l'addition

Explanation: The caller says 'je voudrais réserver une table' (I would like to reserve a table), making it clear this is a restaurant reservation call. At A2 level, identifying the purpose of a simple telephone call is a standard listening comprehension skill.

3Message sur répondeur : « Bonjour, c'est Sophie. Je t'appelle pour te dire que je suis en retard. J'ai raté mon bus. Je serai là dans environ vingt minutes. Désolée ! » Pourquoi Sophie sera-t-elle en retard ?

A.Elle a oublié le rendez-vous

B.Elle a raté son bus

C.Elle ne trouve pas l'adresse

D.Elle est malade

Explanation: Sophie clearly states 'j'ai raté mon bus' (I missed my bus) as the reason for being late. At A2 level, identifying a simple reason in a short voicemail message is a typical listening task. 'Rater' means to miss (a bus, a train, etc.).

4Annonce dans une gare : « Le train de dix heures trente à destination de Marseille est supprimé aujourd'hui. Les voyageurs sont invités à prendre le train de onze heures quinze. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée. » Qu'est-il arrivé au train de dix heures trente ?

A.Il part de quai numéro deux

B.Il est en retard de quarante-cinq minutes

C.Il est annulé

D.Il part de Marseille

Explanation: The announcement says the 10:30 train is 'supprimé' (cancelled/removed from service). Passengers are asked to take the 11:15 train instead. At A2 level, understanding the key message of a short public transport announcement is essential.

5Conversation entre deux amis : « — Qu'est-ce que tu as fait ce week-end ? — Samedi, je suis allée faire du shopping avec ma sœur. Et dimanche, on a regardé un film à la maison. — C'était bien ? — Le film était super ! Mais le shopping, pas vraiment, je n'ai rien trouvé. » Qu'est-ce que la femme a fait dimanche ?

A.Elle est allée au cinéma

B.Elle a fait du shopping

C.Elle a regardé un film chez elle

D.Elle a travaillé à la maison

Explanation: The woman says that on Sunday ('dimanche') she watched a film at home ('on a regardé un film à la maison'). The cinema-going option is a trap — the film was watched at home, not in a cinema. At A2 level, keeping track of what happened on each day is a key listening skill.

6Vous écoutez la météo à la radio : « Pour ce mercredi, il fera beau le matin avec du soleil. L'après-midi, des nuages apparaîtront et il y aura des averses en soirée. Les températures seront comprises entre dix et dix-sept degrés. » Quel temps fera-t-il le soir ?

A.Il fera beau et ensoleillé

B.Il y aura des averses

C.Il y aura de la neige

D.Il fera très chaud

Explanation: The weather forecast says 'il y aura des averses en soirée' (there will be showers in the evening). Morning will be sunny, clouds will appear in the afternoon, and showers are forecast for the evening. At A2 level, following a simple time-structured weather report is a common comprehension task.

7Dialogue dans un magasin : « — Bonjour, je cherche un manteau pour l'hiver. — Bien sûr, nous avons plusieurs modèles. Vous cherchez quelle couleur ? — Je voudrais quelque chose de bleu foncé ou de noir. — Et pour la taille ? — Du quarante-deux, s'il vous plaît. » Qu'est-ce que le client cherche ?

A.Un manteau de couleur rouge

B.Un pantalon taille quarante-deux

C.Un manteau bleu foncé ou noir en taille quarante-deux

D.Un imperméable pour l'été

Explanation: The customer clearly says they are looking for a coat ('manteau'), in dark blue or black ('bleu foncé ou noir'), size 42 ('du quarante-deux'). At A2 level, identifying multiple specific details from a simple shop dialogue is a typical listening task.

8Message vocal d'une amie : « Salut ! C'est Lucie. Je t'appelle pour t'inviter à mon anniversaire samedi prochain. Ça commence à dix-neuf heures chez moi. Si tu peux venir, envoie-moi un message. J'espère que tu seras là ! » À quelle heure commence la fête ?

A.À dix-huit heures

B.À vingt heures

C.À dix-neuf heures

D.À vingt et une heures

Explanation: Lucie says the party starts at 'dix-neuf heures' (7 p.m. / 19:00). At A2 level, picking out a specific time from a short informal message is a core listening skill. Understanding the 24-hour clock is also tested here.

9Conversation entre collègues : « — Tu prends quelque chose pour déjeuner ? — Oui, je vais à la cafétéria. — Qu'est-ce qu'ils ont aujourd'hui ? — Il y a de la quiche lorraine et une salade composée. — Super, je t'accompagne ! » Où vont les deux personnes ?

A.Au restaurant du quartier

B.À la cafétéria

C.À la cantine scolaire

D.Au supermarché

Explanation: The first person says 'je vais à la cafétéria' (I'm going to the cafeteria) and the second agrees to join ('je t'accompagne'). At A2 level, identifying a destination from a brief conversation is a fundamental listening task.

10Annonce dans un musée : « Mesdames et messieurs, le musée fermera dans trente minutes. La boutique du musée reste ouverte jusqu'à dix-neuf heures trente. Nous vous souhaitons une agréable fin de visite. » Quelle information est donnée sur la boutique ?

A.La boutique est déjà fermée

B.La boutique ferme à la même heure que le musée

C.La boutique reste ouverte jusqu'à dix-neuf heures trente

D.La boutique est gratuite

Explanation: The announcement says 'la boutique du musée reste ouverte jusqu'à dix-neuf heures trente' — the museum shop stays open until 19:30. At A2 level, following a short informational announcement and extracting one specific detail is a standard task.

About the DELF A2 Exam

The DELF A2 (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française, level A2) is an official, internationally recognised French language diploma administered by France Éducation international (FEI) on behalf of the French Ministry of National Education. It certifies that the holder has reached the A2 'basic user' level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — the second of six CEFR levels. At A2, candidates can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), communicate in simple routine tasks, and describe aspects of their background and immediate environment. The DELF A2 diploma is valid for life and is recognised worldwide. The exam has four equal sections worth 25 points each: oral comprehension, written comprehension, written production and oral production. The comprehension sections use exclusively multiple-choice questions (QCM). Common uses of DELF A2 include basic language requirements for certain residence permits, integration programmes, and proof of French for job applications in French-speaking environments. The exam is offered in a standard 'tout public' (general public) version as well as junior and scolaire versions for younger learners.

Exam sponsor: France Éducation international (FEI), under the authority of the French Ministère de l'Éducation nationale. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes for collective tests (25 min oral comprehension + 30 min written comprehension + 45 min written production); plus a speaking component (up to 6–7 minutes) for the individual oral test.

Passing Score

50/100 overall with a minimum of 5/25 in each section; any section below 5 is eliminatory regardless of the total score.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately €100–€140 depending on country and exam centre; fees are set locally by authorised FEI centres. Check with your nearest Alliance Française or approved DELF centre for 2026 pricing.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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25%

Compréhension de l'oral

Exercises listening to short public announcements, recorded telephone messages, and brief everyday conversations on daily-life and familiar topics. All questions are MCQ. Each recording is played twice.

25%

Compréhension des écrits

Exercises using short authentic documents: emails, notices, timetables, advertisements, programmes, and brief informational texts on everyday topics. Questions are MCQ; no open-response since the 2020 reform.

25%

Production écrite

One or two short writing tasks: a personal message, a note, a short letter or a filled form responding to a practical prompt on a familiar topic. Assessed on task completion, vocabulary and grammar at A2 level.

25%

Production orale

Three parts: (1) guided interview about the candidate's personal life, daily routine and immediate environment; (2) a practical transaction or information-exchange role-play; (3) a monologue describing a photograph or document on a familiar topic.

Preparing for the DELF A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50/100 overall with a minimum of 5/25 in each section; any section below 5 is eliminatory regardless of the total score.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes for collective tests (25 min oral comprehension + 30 min written comprehension + 45 min written production); plus a speaking component (up to 6–7 minutes) for the individual oral test.
Exam / certification fees: Approximately €100–€140 depending on country and exam centre; fees are set locally by authorised FEI centres. Check with your nearest Alliance Française or approved DELF centre for 2026 pricing. Official sources

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DELF A2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise with official FEI sample papers available on france-education-international.fr — they are the most accurate representation of the current A2 exam format.

2For oral comprehension, listen daily to simple French content: children's programmes, beginner-level podcasts (e.g., 'Coffee Break French'), or short news items on France 24 Easy French. A2 requires understanding clear, slow-to-moderate French on daily-life topics.

3For reading comprehension, practise reading authentic short documents: French train tickets, hotel reservation emails, event posters, and supermarket flyers. The DELF A2 uses exactly these document types.

4Master the key A2 grammar structures: passé composé vs imparfait for past events and habits, futur proche (aller + infinitive) for near-future plans, and 'depuis + present' for ongoing situations.

5Learn the most common A2 connectors: 'parce que' (because), 'mais' (but), 'donc' (so), 'puis/ensuite' (then), 'quand' (when) — the writing section tests their correct use in short personal messages.

6For the speaking test, prepare simple descriptions of your daily life: your home, your family, your routine, your leisure activities. Use 'il y a', 'je voudrais', and 'j'aime/je n'aime pas' as core A2 expression tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DELF A2 and who administers it?

The DELF A2 is an official French language diploma at CEFR A2 level, awarded by the French Ministry of National Education and administered worldwide by France Éducation international (FEI) through authorised centres including Alliance Française branches. It is valid for life and certifies basic independent French proficiency on everyday familiar topics.

How is the DELF A2 scored and what score do I need to pass?

Each of the four sections (oral comprehension, written comprehension, written production, oral production) is worth 25 points. You need at least 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in every section. Scoring below 5 in any single section is eliminatory — you fail regardless of your total score.

What topics and skills does the DELF A2 cover?

DELF A2 covers familiar, everyday topics: daily routines, family and friends, shopping, food, health, travel, housing, work and leisure. Skills tested include understanding short announcements, messages and conversations; reading emails, notices and short texts; writing a brief personal message or note; and a simple speaking interaction.

How is DELF A2 different from DELF A1?

DELF A1 is the very first CEFR level — candidates understand isolated words and very basic phrases. DELF A2 requires understanding sentences and common expressions on familiar topics, handling simple routine communication, and describing aspects of their personal background. A2 requires broader vocabulary, use of past tense (passé composé/imparfait), and the ability to produce short connected texts.

How often can I retake the DELF A2 if I fail?

You can retake the DELF A2 as many times as you wish, but you must wait at least 45 days between two sessions at the same level at the same exam centre. There is no limit on the total number of attempts. The exam is offered several times a year at authorised centres worldwide.

Where can I find official DELF A2 sample papers?

France Éducation international publishes official sample exam papers ('exemples de sujets') for DELF A2 on their website at france-education-international.fr. These include candidate documents, audio files for the listening exercises, and the answer key — the most reliable resource for exam preparation.