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Key Facts: PSEB Class 12 French Exam
3 hours
PSEB Senior Secondary French theory exam duration
PSEB Class 12 French syllabus
Code 023
PSEB subject code for Senior Secondary French
Punjab School Education Board scheme/date-sheet practice
80 + 20
Theory 80 marks + INA/Practical 20 marks = 100
PSEB Class 12 French syllabus / Scheme of Studies
33% pass
Separate and aggregate pass floor framing under current PSEB Senior Secondary rules — confirm year circular
PSEB scheme of studies / result rules; verify official circular
Le français et la Vie II
Prescribed textbook (Mauger / Bruezière, Hachette), lessons 1–26
PSEB Class 12 French syllabus 2025–26
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official PSEB board paper
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Senior Secondary French is the Punjab Class 12 French paper (code 023, Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, 3 hours, 33% separate and aggregate pass). Prescribed book: Le français et la Vie II, lessons 1–26. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation with French language content — not an official paper simulation or substitute for translation, composition, or INA.
Sample PSEB Class 12 French Practice Questions
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1Choose the correct definite article: « ___ livre est sur la table. »
2Choose the correct definite article: « ___ école commence à huit heures. »
3Choose the correct form before a vowel sound: « ___ hôtel est près de la gare. »
4Which indefinite article fits? « C'est ___ amie de Marie. »
5Choose the partitive article: « Je bois ___ lait le matin. »
6After negation, partitives usually become de/d'. Choose: « Elle n'a pas ___ patience. »
7Choose the correct article contraction: « Nous allons ___ cinéma ce soir. »
8Choose the correct contraction: « Il parle ___ élèves. »
9Which form is correct for 'of the'? « La capital ___ France est Paris. »
10Choose the correct gender of the noun 'problème':
About the PSEB Class 12 French Exam
Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary French covers Class 12 elective French under Punjab School Education Board (pseb.ac.in). Core skills align to the prescribed Le français et la Vie II (Hachette) lessons 1–26: applied grammar (articles, tenses including passé composé/imparfait/futur/conditionnel/subjunctive triggers, pronouns, relatives, adjectives, prepositions, negation), high-frequency vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, Francophone civilization, textbook comprehension, bidirectional translation of short sentences, and composition writing. The official subject is listed with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100 and a 3-hour theory sitting; pass rules require 33% separately and in aggregate per current scheme framing. This free local bank provides English-instruction MCQs with French forms in stems/options and English explanations; pair it with the official Class 12 French syllabus PDF, textbook, model translations/essays, and INA dictation/reading/self-introduction practice via pseb.ac.in.
Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary French is the Class 12 board paper under Punjab School Education Board. Official syllabus lists subject French with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment/Practical (INA) 20 = 100 and a 3-hour theory sitting. Theory sections (2025–26 syllabus): 10 MCQs on civilization/grammar/vocabulary from lessons 1–13 (10 marks); brief French textbook questions lessons 1–13 (any 5 of 10; 10 marks); idiomatic sentence-making (any 10 of 15; 20 marks); applied grammar from the prescribed text (10 marks); translation into French of 10 short sentences (10 marks); translation from French of 10 short sentences (10 marks); composition essay ~200 words (10 marks). INA/Practical: dictation 5, reading with questions 10, self-introduction 5 (group of ~20 students in a 3-hour session). Prescribed book: Le français et la Vie II (G. Mauger / Bruezière, Hachette), lessons 1–26. This 100-question bank is an English four-option MCQ study adaptation with French stems/options for grammar, idioms, vocabulary, culture, and reading judgment — not an official blueprint replica.
Time Limit
3 hours (Senior Secondary French theory; subject code 023). INA/practical activities are timed separately as notified. Confirm the year’s official date sheet and admit card.
Passing Score
Pass 33% separately (theory and internal assessment/practical where required) and 33% in aggregate for the subject under current PSEB Senior Secondary rules unless a later circular states otherwise.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools/centres for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Articles, Gender & Contractions
Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles; gender; elision; au/aux/du/des contractions.
Verb Tenses & Moods
Present, passé composé, imparfait, futur, conditionnel, si-clauses, and common subjunctive patterns.
Pronouns & Relatives
COD/COI, y/en, reflexives, disjunctives, and qui/que/dont/où.
Adjectives, Prepositions & Negation
Agreement, comparatives, place prepositions, questions, and multi-word negation.
Vocabulary, Idioms, Culture & Reading
False friends, idioms, Francophone civilization, and short reading/translation judgment.
Error Identification
Auxiliary choice, past participles, and agreement errors in Class 12-level sentences.
Preparing for the PSEB Class 12 French Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass 33% separately (theory and internal assessment/practical where required) and 33% in aggregate for the subject under current PSEB Senior Secondary rules unless a later circular states otherwise.
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary French is the Class 12 board paper under Punjab School Education Board. Official syllabus lists subject French with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment/Practical (INA) 20 = 100 and a 3-hour theory sitting. Theory sections (2025–26 syllabus): 10 MCQs on civilization/grammar/vocabulary from lessons 1–13 (10 marks); brief French textbook questions lessons 1–13 (any 5 of 10; 10 marks); idiomatic sentence-making (any 10 of 15; 20 marks); applied grammar from the prescribed text (10 marks); translation into French of 10 short sentences (10 marks); translation from French of 10 short sentences (10 marks); composition essay ~200 words (10 marks). INA/Practical: dictation 5, reading with questions 10, self-introduction 5 (group of ~20 students in a 3-hour session). Prescribed book: Le français et la Vie II (G. Mauger / Bruezière, Hachette), lessons 1–26. This 100-question bank is an English four-option MCQ study adaptation with French stems/options for grammar, idioms, vocabulary, culture, and reading judgment — not an official blueprint replica.
- Time limit: 3 hours (Senior Secondary French theory; subject code 023). INA/practical activities are timed separately as notified. Confirm the year’s official date sheet and admit card.
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools/centres for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB Class 12 French: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary French officially examined?
French is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary (Class 12) public examination by Punjab School Education Board. The syllabus lists Theory 80 marks and INA/Practical 20 marks (total 100) with a 3-hour theory paper set in French. Confirm the exact timetable, section pattern, and mark distribution for your year on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Class 12 French paper?
No. The official board paper mixes MCQs, French short answers, idiom sentence-making, applied grammar, bidirectional translation, and a ~200-word composition, plus INA dictation, reading, and self-introduction. This bank is an English-instruction four-option MCQ study adaptation with French forms in stems/options — not an official blueprint replica.
What syllabus and book does this bank follow?
It follows PSEB Class 12 French (code 023) themes for applied grammar, idioms, vocabulary, civilization, and reading/translation judgment. The official prescribed book is Le français et la Vie II (G. Mauger / Bruezière, Hachette), course of reading lessons 1–26. Always download the current French syllabus PDF from pseb.ac.in.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary French?
Under current PSEB scheme framing, candidates must secure 33% separately (including theory and INA/practical components as required) and 33% in aggregate for the subject (Theory 80 + INA 20). Always verify official circulars for your examination year.
What does the INA/Practical component include?
Per the Class 12 French syllabus: dictation from a prescribed passage (5 marks), reading a French passage from the text with questions (10 marks), and self-introduction (5 marks). A group of about 20 students is examined in a 3-hour session. Confirm school/board notifications for your year.
Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?
Use pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus pages (including the French 2025–26 PDF), Scheme of Studies (Theory 80 + INA 20 for French code 023), date sheets, and examination circulars.