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Service-Public · naturalisation: proving French at level B2

Official page: naturalisation requires spoken and written French at least at B2; accepted proofs include TCF or TEF certificates issued less than two years ago.

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The page explains how to justify your French level for French nationality: knowledge of French "à l'oral et à l'écrit" at least at level B2. Proofs listed include the diplôme national du brevet, State-recognised diplomas at professional level 3 or higher, a diploma certifying B2, or a TCF or TEF result issued less than two years before. Check the live page for the full list before you book a test. This is an external link; the publisher's terms of use apply.

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