CLEP French Language Exam Prep: Part 2 | 350+ Questions
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CLEP French Language Exam Prep Course: Part 2

Part 2 of 2 · 350+ practice questions and a practice exam

Part 2 of the two-part CLEP French prep course. 8 chapters of second- and third-semester French — travel, home, food, health, technology and city life, the passé composé and imparfait, pronouns, the conditional, the future and the subjunctive — plus strategies for each exam section, with a quiz after every subchapter. Part 1 covers first-semester French. About 121 questions in 90 minutes. A score of 50 earns 6 college credits and 59 earns 9.

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What are ACE and NCCRS?

Two independent bodies that review online courses and recommend them for college credit. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) put courses through faculty panels that assess rigor and learning outcomes, then publish a credit recommendation. When you complete one, the credentialing body issues an official transcript you send to your college — the same kind of transfer credit a student moving from another university would bring with them.

  • Reviewed by faculty panels, not by the course provider
  • Official transcript issued on completion
  • Recognized at 2,100+ colleges, many of which also take CLEP and DSST
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Both routes, one plan

Buying CLEP French Language prep also opens the ACE/NCCRS course in the same subject — French II — at no extra cost. So exam day isn't the only way through. If the score doesn't land, the course is already sitting in your account: complete it self-paced, no proctor and no 90-minute timer, and earn three semester hours of credit through coursework instead.

  • French II: 3 semester hours through coursework
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  • CLEP can still be retaken after three months

Each college sets its own transfer policy, so confirm yours accepts the route you plan to use.

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CLEP French Language exam format and topics

The exam measures the French of a student who has completed two to three semesters of college study, covering both years in a single test. About 121 questions in 90 minutes across three separately timed sections: two listening sections and one reading section. Some are unscored pretest items.

CLEP French Language content areas by exam weighting
Content area Weighting Questions What it covers
Section III: Reading — passages and authentic materials 30% ≈36 Reading comprehension of passages and real-world texts such as signs, ads and notices
Section II: Listening — dialogues and narratives 25% ≈30 Answering questions about longer spoken selections
Section III: Reading — short cloze passages 20% ≈24 Choosing words and structures that complete a passage
Section I: Listening — rejoinders 15% ≈18 Choosing the best response to short spoken prompts
Section III: Reading — discrete sentences 10% ≈12 Vocabulary and grammar in single sentences
5 content areas 100% ≈121 3 timed sections · score 50 for 6 semester hours, 59 for 9

The reading section is 60% of the exam in total. Each question contributes equally to the final score, and there is no speaking or writing section.

How hard is the exam?

The exam tests understanding, not production: you listen and read, but you never speak or write. Reading is 60% of the questions, and listening is 40%, split between quick rejoinders and longer dialogues. Level 2 credit requires a score of 59, which means comfortable command of past tenses, pronouns and the subjunctive. Listening to French regularly is as important as studying grammar.

  • Reading is 60% of the exam — build vocabulary
  • Practice listening daily for the 40% listening share
  • Level 2 needs the subjunctive and compound tenses

Exam fee and booking

Register with College Board for $97. Test centers may add an administration fee. You can test at a center or remotely with a proctor, year-round. Scores are reported immediately for multiple-choice exams, and you send them to your college yourself.

  • Score 50 for 6 semester hours; 59 for 9
  • Retake permitted after three months
  • Free for active-duty military via DANTES

There's no speaking or writing on this exam. Every question is multiple choice, based on something you hear or read.

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Course chapters and lessons

8 chapters across 76 instructional hours. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.

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8 chapters  ·  53 lessons  ·  1 practice final exam
Chapter 1 En vacances: Travel, Transportation & the Passé Composé 7 lessons · 11 hrs
  1. 1.1 Travel & Vacation Vocabulary

    Travel vocabulary, the passé composé with être, direct object pronouns and the imperative.

  2. 1.2 The Passé Composé with avoir
  3. 1.3 The Passé Composé with être
  4. 1.4 Direct Object Pronouns
  5. 1.5 Regular -ir Verbs
  6. 1.6 The Impératif
  7. 1.7 Culture
Chapter 2 Chez nous: The Home, the Imparfait & Describing the Past 7 lessons · 11 hrs
  1. 2.1 House & Home Vocabulary

    The home, the imparfait, and choosing between the passé composé and imparfait.

  2. 2.2 Household Chores
  3. 2.3 Adverbs
  4. 2.4 The Imparfait
  5. 2.5 Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
  6. 2.6 Savoir vs. Connaître
  7. 2.7 Culture
Chapter 3 La nourriture: Food, Dining & Comparison 7 lessons · 10 hrs
  1. 3.1 Food & Meals Vocabulary

    Food and dining, venir and the recent past, modal verbs, comparisons and double object pronouns.

  2. 3.2 Grocery Shopping & the Restaurant
  3. 3.3 The Verb venir & the Passé Récent
  4. 3.4 Devoir, Vouloir, Pouvoir
  5. 3.5 Comparatives & Superlatives
  6. 3.6 Double Object Pronouns
  7. 3.7 Culture
Chapter 4 La santé: Daily Routine, Reflexives & Wellbeing 7 lessons · 10 hrs
  1. 4.1 Daily Routine Vocabulary

    Daily routine, the body and health, reflexive verbs and the pronouns y and en.

  2. 4.2 The Body, Health & Remedies
  3. 4.3 Reflexive Verbs (Present)
  4. 4.4 Idiomatic Reflexives
  5. 4.5 The Passé Composé of Reflexive Verbs
  6. 4.6 The Pronouns y and en
  7. 4.7 Culture
Chapter 5 La technologie: Technology, Transport & the Conditional 7 lessons · 9 hrs
  1. 5.1 Technology & Electronics Vocabulary

    Technology and cars, the conditional and si-clauses.

  2. 5.2 The Car & Driving
  3. 5.3 Prepositions with the Infinitive
  4. 5.4 Reciprocal Reflexives
  5. 5.5 The Conditionnel
  6. 5.6 Si-Clauses
  7. 5.7 Culture
Chapter 6 En ville: City Life, the Future & Relative Pronouns 7 lessons · 9 hrs
  1. 6.1 City & Errands Vocabulary

    City life, directions, the future tense, negative expressions and relative pronouns.

  2. 6.2 Directions & Location
  3. 6.3 The Verbs voir, recevoir & apercevoir
  4. 6.4 Negative & Affirmative Expressions
  5. 6.5 The Future Simple
  6. 6.6 Relative Pronouns
  7. 6.7 Culture
Chapter 7 Intermediate French: The Subjunctive and Compound Tenses 6 lessons · 6 hrs
  1. 7.1 Forming the Present Subjunctive

    The present subjunctive and when to use it, irregular subjunctives, the plus-que-parfait, the past conditional and futur antérieur — third-semester grammar for Level 2.

  2. 7.2 The Subjunctive After Expressions of Will, Emotion and Doubt
  3. 7.3 Irregular Subjunctive Verbs
  4. 7.4 The Plus-que-parfait
  5. 7.5 The Past Conditional and the Futur Antérieur
  6. 7.6 Reading Authentic Texts
Chapter 8 Listening and Reading Strategies for the Exam 5 lessons · 4 hrs
  1. 8.1 Section I: Choosing the Best Rejoinder

    Strategies for rejoinders, dialogues, cloze passages and authentic reading materials, and pacing three timed sections.

  2. 8.2 Section II: Dialogues and Narratives
  3. 8.3 Discrete Sentences and Cloze Passages
  4. 8.4 Reading Passages and Authentic Materials
  5. 8.5 Pacing Three Timed Sections
Practice exam Practice final exam 100 questions
  1. Practice final exam — 100 multiple-choice questions

    A full-length practice final that mirrors the exam's content areas and question style. Your score feeds the readiness tracker, so you know when you're ready to book the real exam.

These chapters make up the CLEP French Language exam prep class. They cover every content area on the official exam outline, and some topics go further than the exam requires.

Take the CLEP French exam for the fastest route to 6 or 9 credits once you've finished both parts. If it doesn't go your way, this part also includes a backup course, French II, that earns credit through coursework.

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Colleges that accept CLEP French Language

CLEP is recognized at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges, but each one sets its own minimum score and decides how many credit hours to award. Check yours before you book the exam.

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Five questions in the style of the CLEP French Language exam, drawn from the chapters above. No sign-up needed — see where you stand before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the passing score for CLEP French?
ACE recommends credit at two levels: a score of 50 earns 6 semester hours (Level 1) and a score of 59 earns 9 semester hours (Level 2). Each college sets its own policy, so confirm the score and credit hours your school awards.
How many questions are on the CLEP French exam?
About 121 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, in three separately timed sections: short listening rejoinders, longer listening dialogues and narratives, and reading.
How much does the CLEP French exam cost?
The exam fee is $97, paid to College Board. Test centers may add a separate administration fee. Active-duty military can take CLEP exams at no cost through DANTES. TransferCredit prep is $19 per part, with lifetime access.
What is on the CLEP French exam?
Section I, listening rejoinders (15%); Section II, listening to dialogues and narratives (25%); and Section III, reading (60%), made up of discrete sentences (10%), cloze passages (20%) and reading passages and authentic materials (30%).
Is the CLEP French exam hard?
It covers two to three semesters of college French, and the listening sections move quickly. Students with two or more years of high school French, or heritage speakers, often do well. Most learners need six to ten weeks of steady practice across both parts.
Which colleges accept CLEP French for credit?
CLEP is accepted at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities. CLEP French often satisfies a foreign language requirement. Some colleges award 6 credits and others up to 9 or more depending on score, so check your institution's policy.
How long should I study for CLEP French Part 2?
Three to five weeks for this part is typical, after a similar stretch on Part 1. Work through the chapters in order, listen to French daily, take the subchapter quizzes, and use the readiness tracker to decide when to book.
What happens if I fail the CLEP French exam?
You can retake a CLEP exam after three months. Part 2 also includes the backup ACE/NCCRS course French II, which awards credit through coursework with no exam required.
Do I need both parts for CLEP French?
Plan on both. CLEP French is one exam that tests two to three semesters of college French in a single sitting. Part 1 covers first-semester French; Part 2 covers second-semester French, the third-semester grammar that Level 2 credit needs, and strategies for each exam section. Each part is a separate $19 course: Part 1 at transfercredit.org/courses/french-1 and Part 2 at transfercredit.org/courses/french-2.
What does CLEP French Part 2 cover?
Second-semester college French — travel, the home, food, health, technology and city life, the passé composé with être, the imparfait, object pronouns, y and en, reflexive verbs, the conditional, the future and relative pronouns — then the subjunctive and compound tenses needed for Level 2 credit, and strategies for each exam section.
Should I take Part 1 before Part 2?
If you can. Part 2 assumes the vocabulary, present tense and passé composé with avoir from Part 1, and the exam mixes both levels, so finish both before you book.
Is there a speaking or writing section on CLEP French?
No. Every question is multiple choice, based on audio you hear or text you read.
What score do I need for 9 credits on CLEP French?
ACE recommends 9 semester hours for a score of 59. That usually requires comfort with third-semester grammar such as the subjunctive and compound tenses, which Part 2 covers.
Are the listening and reading sections scored differently on CLEP French?
No. The three sections are weighted so each question counts equally toward your total score. Reading makes up about 60% of the questions and listening about 40%.