Free French Pronunciation Test (CEFR-aligned)
Check how you actually sound in French, not just grammar, not just vocabulary. This quick test analyzes your pronunciation habits and listening patterns, then tells you which pronunciation level you’re closest to (A1 → C1/C2) and what to fix first so people understand you more easily.
- ✔ No microphone needed
- ✔ Only 14 questions
- ✔ Instant profile + next steps
People understand you in real conversations. Now polish details like nasal vowels, rhythm, and the French R [ʁ] so you sound more natural and confident.
How it works
You’ll see multiple-choice questions about how you pronounce or hear certain French sounds. Pick what matches you in real life, not what looks “correct”.
We match you with a CEFR-style pronunciation profile (A1, A2, B1/B2, or C1/C2). You’ll see how people at your level usually sound.
You get practical advice: the two or three sounds to improve first so you’re easier to understand instantly.
No recording. No signup. Just awareness and a plan.
Take the test now
This takes around 3 minutes. For each question, choose the answer that sounds most like how you actually speak in a normal conversation. Not how you “wish” you sounded.
Your next step after the test
French Pronunciation Guide (38 core sounds)
Get our teacher-written guide: nasal vowels, the French R [ʁ], tricky clusters, and liaison rules. Includes IPA help, mouth position photos, and high-frequency examples you can reuse instantly.
- • Fix the sounds that cause misunderstandings
- • Learn how native speakers actually say words
- • Start sounding more confident this week
Live 1:1 Pronunciation Audit
Speak with a native French coach. We listen to you, evaluate clarity, rhythm, and accent, and give you a CEFR-aligned pronunciation score plus a personal action plan.
- • Live human feedback
- • Detailed pronunciation report (what to fix first)
- • Ideal for interviews, meetings, clients
What kind of result will I get?
Discover the different Characters
🟥 You are... The Curious Explorer
Level A1 – Beginner (Cf CECR)
Welcome to the jungle of French pronunciation!
You’ve just put on your linguistic hiking boots, and every word you hear is some kind of exotic creature: surprising, mysterious, sometimes frightening... but always fascinating. You try, you observe, you repeat – even if your ‘tu’ still sounds like ‘tout’ or “on” becomes ‘an’.
You don’t understand everything, but that doesn’t matter. What counts at this stage is your curiosity, your willingness to delve into the unknown, and your ability to laugh at your mistakes. Language is still a wilderness for you, but every attempt is a footprint you leave along the way.
➡️ Objective: develop your ear, differentiate basic sounds (vowels, nasals), dare to speak out loud.
🎧 Tip: Listen to French songs or watch French cartoons. And above all… keep exploring!
🟧 You are... The Linguistique Adventurer
Level A2 – Elementary (Cf CECR)
You’re no longer at the very beginning of your journey, but you’re still carrying your rucksack full of doubts and strange accents. You can order a croissant or ask for directions without panicking. You speak in short, clear sentences… sometimes choppy, but you make progress.
You make connections… when you remember them. You say ‘I went to Nice’ with a little silence after each word. And sometimes you stop to think about that bloody ‘r’ that doesn’t roll like it does at home. But you make yourself understood, and above all, you want to improve.
➡️ Objective: consolidate your automatisms, work on your intonation, dare to speak faster.
📚 Tip: read out simple dialogues and imitate voices in videos to practise rhythm.
🟨 You are... The Applied Communicator
Level B1–B2 – Intermediate (cf: CECR)
You get by. And quite well! You understand most sentences, you speak fluently, and even if your accent still betrays your background, you’re already a real speaker. The French respond to you without slowing down, proof that you’re on the right track.
But you also know that you make mistakes. A forgotten ‘s’ here, an extra link there. Your intonation isn’t always natural, but it’s clear. Sometimes you hesitate: is it [u] or [y]? Is it [ɑ̃] or [ɔ̃]? But you correct, you adjust, you progress. You’re a pronunciation builder.
➡️ Objective: refine the details, make your pronunciation more idiomatic, adopt the right rhythm.
🗣️ Tip: talk to native speakers, take part in language tandems, and record yourself so you can listen to yourself again with a critical eye.
🟩 You are... The Dialogue Master(s)
(Level C1-C2 – Advanced)
Hats off to you! You speak French with the elegance of an actor, the precision of a diplomat and the fluidity of a Parisian in a café. Your accent is subtle, sometimes imperceptible. You’ve mastered the art of the liaison (even the forbidden ones, which you know how to avoid), and you vary your intonation with ease.
You understand the nuances: when to insist, when to accelerate, when to ironize. You play with your language, you inhabit it. Your ear is trained, and so is your vocal organ. You could do French radio – if you haven’t already!
➡️ Goal: perfect stylistic details, explore regional accents, or even… teach pronunciation to others.
🎭 Tip: try French theater, native podcasts, or expressive reading to push your Francophone voice even further.
FAQ
Is this pronunciation test free?
Yes. The test is 100% free.
Do I need to record my voice or use my microphone?
No. You just answer questions about how you pronounce and understand sounds. There’s no recording.
Does this test measure grammar or vocabulary?
No. This test focuses only on how you sound and how you perceive French sounds.
What if I feel “between” two levels?
That’s completely normal. Your result gives you the closest profile. Use it as a direction, not a judgment.
Is this useful for job interviews or speaking French at work?
Yes. Clear, confident pronunciation means people understand you faster. If you need professional-level feedback for meetings or interviews, book the 1:1 Pronunciation Audit.
You know your pronunciation level.
Now let’s actually fix the sounds.
The free test on this page shows you where you are today: which sounds are difficult for you, and why people sometimes ask you to repeat.
The Ultimate French Pronunciation Course is how you move forward. It teaches you, step by step, how to pronounce the hardest French sounds (nasal vowels, the French R [ʁ], u/ou/eu, liaison, rhythm) so you sound clear, confident, and professional when you speak.
You get native audio, mouth position guidance, and repeatable practice you can do at your own pace., No stress, no judgment.
- ✔ 50+ video lessons with all the sounds explained
- ✔ Exactly how to position your mouth and tongue
- ✔ Real-life words and phrases (not textbook robots)
- ✔ 100+ interactive exercices
- ✔ Go from “Can you repeat?” to “Wow, your French is super clear.”