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Key Facts: DELF B2 Exam
The DELF B2 is an official French diploma valid for life, issued by the French Ministry of National Education and administered by France Éducation international.
DELF B2 candidates must score at least 50/100 overall and a minimum of 5/25 in each of the four skills to pass.
Since the 2020 reform, listening and reading comprehension sections use exclusively 3-option multiple-choice questions with no open-answer items.
The DELF B2 collective written session lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, covering listening (30 min), reading (1 hour) and writing (1 hour).
The post-2020 listening section has 3 exercises and 20 MCQ items; the reading section also has 3 exercises and 20 MCQ items.
The DELF B2 fee typically ranges from €140 to €200 depending on the authorized exam center and country.
The DELF B2 is accepted as proof of French language proficiency for admission to most French universities and for immigration purposes in France.
DELF B2 session dates and registration deadlines are fixed by each approved examination centre rather than by a single global calendar.
DELF B2 is France's official lifetime diploma certifying upper-intermediate French (CEFR B2), with four skills each worth 25 points; pass requires 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 per skill; since 2020 all comprehension questions are MCQ.
Sample DELF B2 Practice Questions
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1Vous écoutez une émission de radio dans laquelle un journaliste interviewe une chercheuse sur l'impact du télétravail. La chercheuse affirme que le télétravail a amélioré la productivité dans certains secteurs. Quelle nuance apporte-t-elle immédiatement après cette affirmation ?
2Dans un bulletin d'information radiophonique, un journaliste explique qu'une commune française a décidé d'interdire les véhicules diesel dans son centre-ville. Quelle est la raison principale avancée par le maire de la commune ?
3Lors d'un débat radiophonique sur l'intelligence artificielle dans l'éducation, l'une des intervenantes affirme que les enseignants ressentent de l'inquiétude face aux outils d'IA. Que craint-elle principalement ?
4Dans l'exercice 3 de compréhension orale (3 courts documents), vous entendez un homme qui dit : « Je ne suis pas contre le principe, mais la mise en œuvre me semble précipitée. » Quelle attitude traduit cette phrase ?
5Vous écoutez un reportage sur la rénovation énergétique des logements en France. L'intervenante mentionne que les aides gouvernementales existent mais que peu de ménages en bénéficient. Selon elle, quelle est la principale raison de ce faible recours ?
6Dans une émission de radio, un spécialiste du marché du travail explique que l'automatisation va transformer l'emploi. Quelle est sa position sur les conséquences pour les travailleurs peu qualifiés ?
7Vous entendez un court document audio dans lequel une femme dit : « Ce n'est pas que je refuse catégoriquement, c'est que je voudrais qu'on en discute davantage avant de prendre une décision définitive. » Quelle est l'attitude de cette femme ?
8Dans un reportage radio sur les jeunes et la politique en France, un sociologue affirme que l'abstention électorale des 18-30 ans est un phénomène complexe. Quelle explication principale retient-il ?
9Vous écoutez une émission culturelle sur la littérature francophone. L'animatrice présente un auteur congolais dont les romans abordent la mémoire coloniale. Selon elle, quel est l'objectif principal de cet auteur ?
10Dans un débat radiophonique, deux experts discutent de la semaine de quatre jours au travail. L'expert A pense que c'est une avancée sociale majeure. L'expert B répond : « Je partage cet enthousiasme, mais les PME n'ont pas les mêmes marges de manœuvre que les grandes entreprises. » Quelle est la position de l'expert B ?
About the DELF B2 Exam
The DELF B2 (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française, niveau B2) is an official French-language diploma issued by the French Ministry of National Education and administered internationally by France Éducation international. It certifies language proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), corresponding to an upper-intermediate independent user capable of understanding complex texts, interacting fluently with native speakers, and producing well-structured argumentative writing. The diploma is valid for life and recognized worldwide by universities, employers and immigration authorities in French-speaking countries. A major reform introduced in 2020 replaced all open-answer and true/false comprehension questions with multiple-choice questions (QCM) across both the listening and reading sections, making the format entirely MCQ for those two components. Session dates and registration deadlines are set independently by each approved examination centre in coordination with FEI, so candidates must check their local centre's calendar rather than assume a global schedule.
Exam sponsor: France Éducation international (FEI), under the authority of the French Ministry of National Education. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes for the collective written session (listening ~30 min, reading 60 min, writing 60 min); oral session is separate (30 min prep + up to 20 min interview).
Passing Score
50/100 overall; minimum 5/25 in each of the four skills. Any skill score below 5 is eliminatory regardless of the total.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately €140–€200 depending on the authorized exam center and country; payment is made at registration through the local Alliance Française or Institut français.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Comprehension de l oral
Three MCQ exercises: two detailed-comprehension recordings (2.5–3 min, heard twice, 7 items and 9 points each) and one global-comprehension exercise with three short clips (60–80 sec, heard once, 6 items, 7 points).
Comprehension des ecrits
Three MCQ exercises: two informative/argumentative texts (about 425–450 words each, 7 items and 9 points apiece) and one point-of-view attribution exercise using three short texts (100–120 words each, 6 items, 7 points).
Production ecrite
One extended argumentative writing task of at least 250 words; a structured letter, opinion piece or debate contribution graded on task completion, coherence, lexical range and grammar.
Production orale
An individual oral session after 30 minutes of preparation: a 5–7 minute monologue suivi defending a point of view, followed by a 10–13 minute exercice en interaction (debate) with the examiners; there is no role-play at this level.
Preparing for the DELF B2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 50/100 overall; minimum 5/25 in each of the four skills. Any skill score below 5 is eliminatory regardless of the total.
- Exam length: 40 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes for the collective written session (listening ~30 min, reading 60 min, writing 60 min); oral session is separate (30 min prep + up to 20 min interview).
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately €140–€200 depending on the authorized exam center and country; payment is made at registration through the local Alliance Française or Institut français. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 172 available questions
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DELF B2: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DELF B2 and who administers it?
The DELF B2 is an official French-language diploma at the B2 level of the CEFR, issued by the French Ministry of National Education and administered internationally by France Éducation international (FEI). It is valid for life and recognized worldwide.
What changed in the DELF B2 format since 2020?
From 2020, the listening and reading comprehension sections were reformed: all open-answer and true/false questions were replaced by multiple-choice questions with three options. The listening section now has three exercises and the reading section also has three exercises, including a new point-of-view attribution exercise.
What is the passing score for DELF B2?
Candidates must score at least 50 out of 100 overall AND at least 5 out of 25 in each of the four skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking). A score below 5 in any single skill is eliminatory even if the total is 50 or above.
How long is the DELF B2 exam?
The collective written session lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes: listening (~30 minutes), reading (1 hour) and writing (1 hour). The individual oral session is separate and consists of 30 minutes of preparation followed by up to 20 minutes of presentation and discussion with the examiner.
When is the DELF B2 offered and how much does it cost?
DELF B2 is offered several times a year at authorized centers worldwide, but each approved centre sets its own session dates and registration deadlines, so check your local centre's calendar. Fees vary by center and country, typically ranging from €140 to €200.
What can I use the DELF B2 diploma for?
The DELF B2 is accepted as proof of French proficiency for admission to most French universities and many French-speaking institutions abroad, for visa and immigration purposes in France and other Francophone countries, and as a professional credential for employers requiring French language skills. The diploma never expires.