French — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for French — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Rédaction
Chapter 2: Lettre formelle et informelle
Chapter 3: Compréhension écrite
Chapter 4: Articles
Chapter 5: Adjectifs
Chapter 6: Interrogation
Chapter 7: Négation
Chapter 8: Pronoms
Chapter 9: Prépositions
Chapter 10: Temps et conjugaison
Chapter 11: Comparatifs et superlatifs
Chapter 12: Traduction du français vers l'anglais
Chapter 13: Traduction de l'anglais vers le français
Chapter 14: Dialogue de la vie quotidienne
Chapter 15: Self, Family and Friends
Chapter 16: Important Events
Chapter 17: Interests and Hobbies
Chapter 18: Home and Locality
Chapter 19: Daily Routine
Chapter 20: School
Chapter 21: Travel, Transport and Tourism
Chapter 22: Accommodation
Chapter 23: Restaurant
Chapter 24: Directions
Chapter 25: Holiday Activities
Chapter 26: Services
Chapter 27: Home Life
Chapter 28: Everyday Living and Health
Chapter 29: Work Experience
Chapter 30: Leisure
Chapter 31: Shopping
Chapter 32: The Environment
Chapter 33: Compréhension orale
Chapter 34: Expression orale
Chapter 35: Écriture créative

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in French?

The French syllabus has 35 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which French chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the French syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for French faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for French — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused French study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.