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: Correspondance
Chapter 3: Compréhension écrite
Chapter 4: Traduction et rédaction de dialogues
Chapter 5: Articles
Chapter 6: Adjectifs
Chapter 7: Interrogation
Chapter 8: Négation
Chapter 9: Pronoms
Chapter 10: Prépositions
Chapter 11: Temps et modes verbaux
Chapter 12: Comparatifs et superlatifs
Chapter 13: Exercices de grammaire appliquée
Chapter 14: Moi, la famille et les amis
Chapter 15: Événements importants
Chapter 16: Intérêts et loisirs
Chapter 17: Maison et localité
Chapter 18: Routine quotidienne
Chapter 19: École
Chapter 20: Voyage, transport et tourisme
Chapter 21: Logement
Chapter 22: Restaurant
Chapter 23: Directions
Chapter 24: Activités de vacances
Chapter 25: Services
Chapter 26: Vie à la maison
Chapter 27: Vie quotidienne et santé
Chapter 28: Expérience professionnelle
Chapter 29: Loisirs
Chapter 30: Achats
Chapter 31: Environnement
Chapter 32: Compréhension orale
Chapter 33: Expression orale
Chapter 34: Écriture créative

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in French?

The French syllabus has 34 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.