DELF/DALF A2 · Upper Beginner

DELF/DALF A2 French — Vocabulary, Reading

DELF A2 covers daily life and the past tense — the level required for a French ten-year residence card.

Vocabulary

~1,000 words

Est. time

180–200 hours

What you'll learn at DELF/DALF A2

~1,000 words cumulative across routine, work and travel

Passé composé and imparfait, reflexive verbs, near future

Reading short articles, emails and simple news

Example DELF/DALF A2 phrases

Hier, j'ai visité le musée.

Yesterday I visited the museum.

Study tools inside InputDojo

Read native content

Import any French article, YouTube video, or book. One-tap word lookup and save vocab in context.

Frequently asked questions

Which level do I need for French residency?+

A2 is required for the ten-year residence card and B1 for naturalisation, though requirements change — check the current official guidance for your situation.

Passé composé or imparfait?+

Composé for completed events, imparfait for background and habit. The rule is easy to state and hard to feel, which is why seeing it in real narrative helps more than exercises.

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