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Approximate DELF equivalents
A1Beginner ≈ DELF A1 3 texts A2Elementary ≈ DELF A2 3 texts B1Intermediate ≈ DELF B1 5 texts B2Upper intermediate ≈ DELF B2 3 texts C1Advanced ≈ DALF C1 3 texts C2Mastery ≈ DALF C2 3 texts

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A1 A1 · Beginner (≈ DELF A1)

A1✈️ TravelMon premier voyage en avionMy First Plane TripA young French student takes her very first flight to visit her grandmother in Marseille. She feels nervous but excited as the plane takes off and sh…AI · unreviewed· 55 words· 1 readA1🍜 Food & cookingLa soupe de MamanMom's SoupA young boy helps his mother make a simple, delicious vegetable soup on a cold evening. A warm, family mini-story.AI · unreviewed· 38 wordsA1☕ Daily lifeLe matin de MarieMarie's MorningMarie starts her simple daily routine with coffee and fresh bread, then meets her neighbor for a quick chat before work. A warm slice of everyday Fre…AI · unreviewed· 48 words

A2 A2 · Elementary (≈ DELF A2)

A2💌 Friendship & loveUn message inattenduAn Unexpected MessageSophie receives a surprise letter from her old friend Lucas, leading to a sweet revelation about his feelings. A gentle story about friendship turnin…AI · unreviewed· 72 wordsA2☕ Daily lifeUn café surpriseA Surprise CoffeePauline goes to her favorite café every morning. One day, the barista offers her a special free coffee that changes her routine in a delightful way.AI · unreviewed· 54 wordsA2🍜 Food & cookingLa surprise de PaulPaul's SurprisePaul wants to cook a special French onion soup for his friend Marie but makes a funny mistake in the kitchen. A warm story about friendship and learn…AI · unreviewed· 75 words

B1 B1 · Intermediate (≈ DELF B1)

B1🩺 HealthL'Éveil au cœur de la maladieAwakening at the Heart of IllnessDuring a serious illness, a young woman discovers an unexpected spiritual awakening that transforms her view of health and life.AI · unreviewed· 97 wordsB1🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterne rougeThe Red LanternDuring the Fête des Lanternes in a small Provençal village, a young woman named Sophie discovers an old family lantern that reveals a touching tradit…AI · unreviewed· 112 wordsB1✈️ TravelUne surprise à l'aéroportA Surprise at the AirportMarie arrives early at the airport for her dream trip to Quebec but a cancelled flight threatens her plans. An unexpected encounter turns the disappo…AI · unreviewed· 123 words

B2 B2 · Upper intermediate (≈ DELF B2)

B2💼 Work & businessLe choix inattenduThe Unexpected ChoiceA young marketing executive feels unfulfilled in her high-pressure Paris job until a chance conversation with the company's elderly founder leads her…AI · unreviewed· 103 wordsB2🕵️ MysteryL’ombre dans la bibliothèqueThe Shadow in the LibraryA young librarian notices a mysterious figure stealing rare books at night. When she decides to investigate, she uncovers a surprising secret tied to…AI · unreviewed· 96 wordsB2🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterne rougeThe Red LanternDuring the Fête des Lanternes in a small Provençal village, a young woman discovers an old family lantern that reveals a touching tradition about rem…AI · unreviewed· 97 words

C1 C1 · Advanced (≈ DALF C1)

C1🔬 Science & techL'écho quantiqueThe Quantum EchoA young physicist makes an astonishing discovery while experimenting with quantum entanglement, only to realize her breakthrough might rewrite the ve…AI · unreviewed· 98 wordsC1🏛️ HistoryLe fantôme de la BastilleThe Ghost of the BastilleOn the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a young historian encounters an unexpected visitor in the empty fortress who forces her to recons…AI · unreviewed· 127 wordsC1📰 News-styleUn scandale inattendu secoue le monde du footballAn unexpected scandal shakes the football worldA star striker is accused of match-fixing just before the European Championship, forcing his teammates and the public to question everything they bel…AI · unreviewed· 105 words

C2 C2 · Mastery (≈ DALF C2)

C2📰 News-styleUn scandale qui ébranle l'ÉlyséeA Scandal Shaking the ÉlyséeA veteran investigative journalist receives an anonymous tip about massive embezzlement at the highest levels of the French presidency, leading her t…AI · unreviewed· 119 wordsC2🏮 Culture & traditionsLa lanterne oubliéeThe Forgotten LanternDuring a stormy Obon festival in rural Japan, a French traveler discovers an ancient lantern that reveals a touching family tradition and helps a loc…AI · unreviewed· 144 wordsC2📖 Short storiesLe Dernier Train pour nulle partThe Last Train to NowhereOn a foggy night, a reserved woman boards an empty late train only to discover she is not alone. A mysterious conversation with a stranger forces her…AI · unreviewed· 95 words

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