Level C1 – Precision, Argumentation, Depth

Develop confident mastery of French.

Perfecting French Proficiency – Level C1

Level C1 corresponds to excellent command of the language. In accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), it enables you to express yourself spontaneously, fluently and with nuance, including on abstract, complex or specialised subjects.

Each unit aims to refine lexical and grammatical precision, strengthen analytical, argumentative and synthesis skills, and develop effective communication in demanding contexts – academic, professional or cultural.

Objective: to achieve rich, subtle and rigorous expression in order to interact with ease and relevance in all situations.

Unit 1 — Language

Analyse discourse · Explore registers of language · Nuance your statements

Unit 2 — Engagement

Support a position · Denounce an injustice · Express convictions

Unit 3 — Creativity

Describe a work · Interpret an artistic style · Express nuanced appreciation

Unit 4 — Society

Analyse social phenomena · Link ideas together · Argue in debate

Unit 5 — Science and Innovation

Explain a concept · Report a scientific point of view · Put forward a hypothesis

Unit 6 — Memory and Identity

Explore life narratives · Interpret cultural references · Describe affiliations

Unit 7 — Communication

Interact with eloquence · Organise an extended presentation · Manage a complex discussion

Unit 8 — Culture

Analyse a literary work · Compare worldviews · Express aesthetic judgement

By the end of level C1:

The learner is able to understand long and demanding texts, express themselves in a fluent, structured and nuanced manner on complex subjects, adapt their register according to context, participate in sustained exchanges with precision and analyse cultural, scientific or social content in a critical manner.