Duolingo French Practice Test 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What best describe the word "garçon"?

woman
boy (Correct answer)
man

Correct answer: boy

In French, "garçon" directly translates to "boy." It is a common noun used to refer to a male child or young man. This word is fundamental in basic French vocabulary for describing people.

Question 2: What best describe the word "femme"?

girl
man
boy
woman (Correct answer)

Correct answer: woman

In French, "femme" directly translates to "woman." It is a fundamental noun used to refer to an adult female. This word is a core part of basic French vocabulary for identifying people.

Question 3: What is the meaning of 'chien'?

cat
dog (Correct answer)
cow
snake

Correct answer: dog

In French, "chien" is the word for "dog." This is a basic vocabulary term often learned early when studying French, referring to the common domestic animal.

Question 4: What is the meaning of 'm'appelle'?

call me (Correct answer)
talk
speal to me
read

Correct answer: call me

The phrase "m'appelle" comes from the reflexive verb "s'appeler," meaning "to call oneself." When used in a context like "Je m'appelle..." (I call myself...), it means "My name is...". However, "m'appelle" on its own literally translates to "calls me" or "call me," as 'm'' is the direct object pronoun for 'me'.

Question 5: What best describe the word 'anglaise'?

Spanish
English (Correct answer)
German
French

Correct answer: English

In French, "anglaise" is the feminine form of the adjective "anglais," which means "English." It is used to describe something or someone that is from England or related to the English language. For example, "une femme anglaise" means "an English woman."

Question 6: Comment tu t'appelles', means?

Can we talk
What is today
What's your name (Correct answer)
How are you

Correct answer: What's your name

"Comment tu t'appelles?" is a common French phrase used to ask someone their name. It literally translates to "How do you call yourself?" but is understood idiomatically as "What's your name?" This is a fundamental greeting phrase in French.

Question 7: What is the meaning of 'à bientôt'?

goodbye
hello
bonjour
see you soon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: see you soon

In French, "à bientôt" is a common farewell phrase that translates directly to "see you soon." It is used to express the expectation of meeting again in the near future. This phrase is a polite and informal way to say goodbye.

Question 8: What does 'bonne nuit' means?

Good afternoon
Good morning
Good day
Good night (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Good night

In French, "bonne nuit" is a direct translation for "good night." It is typically used as a farewell when someone is going to bed or when parting ways late in the evening. This is a standard greeting/farewell phrase.

Question 9: "Excusez-moi, parlez-vous français" means?

I can speak French
Excuse me do you speak French (Correct answer)
Can you speak French
Excuse me, can you read French (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Excuse me do you speak French

The phrase "Excusez-moi" means "Excuse me" (formal). "Parlez-vous français?" is a question asking "Do you speak French?" (formal). Combined, the entire phrase is a polite way to ask someone if they speak French, often used when initiating a conversation in a French-speaking context.

Question 10: Translate 'They speak' in French.

Il parle
On parle
Elles parlent (Correct answer)
Vous parlez

Correct answer: Elles parlent

In French, "Elles parlent" translates to "They speak" specifically when referring to a group of females or a mixed group where the feminine plural pronoun is used. "Elles" is the feminine plural pronoun for "they," and "parlent" is the third-person plural conjugation of the verb "parler" (to speak). "Il parle" would be "He speaks" or "It speaks (masculine)," and "On parle" means "One speaks" or "We speak (informal)."

Question 11: How do you say good evening in French?

bonsoir (Correct answer)
mon
bonne nuit
chou

Correct answer: bonsoir

In French, "bonsoir" is the standard greeting used for "good evening." It is used when greeting someone in the evening hours, similar to "bonjour" for "good day." "Bonne nuit" means "good night" and is typically used when parting ways for the night or going to bed.

Question 12: What does 'au revoir' mean in French?

Good luck
Good bye (Correct answer)
Hello
Love you

Correct answer: Good bye

"Au revoir" is the most common and standard way to say "goodbye" in French. It literally translates to "to the seeing again," implying a future meeting. This phrase is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.

Question 13: In French, how do you translate, 'see you tomorrow' ?

A revoir
A bientôt
A demain (Correct answer)
A daman

Correct answer: A demain

The French phrase "à demain" directly translates to "see you tomorrow." It is a common and concise way to express that you will meet or see someone the following day. "À bientôt" means "see you soon," and "au revoir" means "goodbye."

Question 14: What does 'Comment ca va' means?

How are you? (Correct answer)
Who are you?
What are you?
Where are you?

Correct answer: How are you?

"Comment ça va?" is a very common informal French greeting that literally translates to "How goes it?" or "How is it going?" It is universally understood and used to ask "How are you?" This is a fundamental phrase for initiating conversation.

Question 15: What is the translation of 'the horse' in French?

le cheval (Correct answer)
une chèvre
un cheval
la chèvre

Correct answer: le cheval

In French, "cheval" means "horse." Since "cheval" is a masculine noun, it takes the masculine definite article "le" for "the." Therefore, "le cheval" correctly translates to "the horse." "Une chèvre" means "a goat," and "la chèvre" means "the goat."

Question 16: In French, what is the translation of 'his/her name is'?

et toi?/ et vous
enchanté(e)
bien
il/elle s'appelle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: il/elle s'appelle

The phrase "il/elle s'appelle" is the correct translation for "his/her name is" in French. "Il s'appelle" means "His name is" (literally "he calls himself"), and "Elle s'appelle" means "Her name is" (literally "she calls herself"). This uses the reflexive verb "s'appeler" (to call oneself).

Duolingo French Practice Test 1

What best describe the word "garçon"?