What this French vocabulary test covers
- ✓ Word recognition across frequency bands
- ✓ Synonym and antonym knowledge
- ✓ Contextual word usage
- ✓ Academic and professional vocabulary
- ✓ Idiomatic expressions at higher levels
Why vocabulary matters
Vocabulary breadth directly predicts reading comprehension and speaking fluency. A larger active vocabulary means faster, more natural communication.
How the test works
- 1. Start the free test, no registration required.
- 2. Answer 25 AI-adaptive questions. Difficulty adjusts to your level in real time.
- 3. Get your CEFR result instantly. Download your certificate for €8.
No registration required to take the test
Who needs this test
- ✓ Learners tracking their progress
- ✓ Those preparing for language exams
- ✓ Professionals needing domain-specific vocabulary
- ✓ Anyone who reads in their target language
What the questions look like
- ✓ Choose the correct word for a gap
- ✓ Identify the word that does not belong
- ✓ Match words to their definitions
- ✓ Select the best synonym in context
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Common questions
The test is completely free to take. You only pay for the certificate (from €8) if you want to download and share your result.
Most people complete it in 15 to 25 minutes. The AI adapts to your level, so you stop as soon as an accurate assessment is reached.
The test samples words across frequency bands, from the 1,000 most common words up to specialized and academic vocabulary. It does not check every word you know, but the sample is wide enough to place your active vocabulary size within a CEFR range accurately.
Yes. The vocabulary test focuses purely on word knowledge, meaning, and usage in context, while the grammar test checks sentence structure and verb forms. If you want a combined score across both skills, take the proficiency test instead.
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