DELF/DALF C1 · Advanced

DELF/DALF C1 French — Vocabulary, Reading

DALF C1 is advanced French — following argument across unfamiliar fields and expressing yourself with precision and nuance.

Vocabulary

~8,000 words

Est. time

700–800 hours

What you'll learn at DELF/DALF C1

~8,000 words cumulative, including specialised and literary vocabulary

Literary tenses, implicit meaning, sustained register

Reading essays, academic writing and literary fiction

Example DELF/DALF C1 phrases

Quoi qu'il en soit, la question reste ouverte.

Be that as it may, the question remains open.

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Frequently asked questions

Does DALF C1 exempt me from university language tests?+

In most cases yes — a DALF C1 usually satisfies the language condition for French higher education. Verify with the specific institution.

Other DELF/DALF levels

DELF/DALF A1DELF/DALF A2DELF/DALF B1DELF/DALF B2DELF/DALF C2

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