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Version 1Please check the syllabus page at Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualificationto see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.SyllabusCambridge IGCSE™ (9–1)French 7156For examination in June and November 2021.Why choose Cambridge International?Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informedcuriosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge.Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shapethe curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offerthem. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so theycan achieve at school, university and work.Our programmes and qualifcations set the global standard for international education. They are created by subjectexperts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform forlearners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources.Our mission is to provide educational beneft through provision of international programmes and qualifcations forschool education and to be the world leader in this feld. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learnerswho are confdent, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future withthe Cambridge Pathway.‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USAQuality managementCambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, ourquality management system for the provision of international qualifcations and education programmesfor students aged 5 to 19 is independently certifed as meeting the internationally recognised standard,ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at ISO 9001 CertificateCopyright © UCLES September 2018Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name ofthe University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their owninternal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even forinternal use within a centre.Contents1 Why choose this syllabus? .................................................................................................... 22 Syllabus overview .................................................................................................................... 5Aims 5Content overview 5Assessment overview 6Assessment objectives 73 Subject content ........................................................................................................................9Skills 9Topic areas 114 Details of the assessment ................................................................................................... 12Paper 1 – Listening 12Paper 2 – Reading 13Paper 3 – Speaking 14Paper 4 – Writing 18List of grammar and structures 19Vocabulary list 215 What else you need to know ............................................................................................. 44Before you start 44Making entries 45After the exam 46How students and teachers can use the grades 46Grade descriptions 46Changes to this syllabus for 2021 47Changes to this syllabusFor information about changes to this syllabus for 2021, go to page 47.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.2 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents page1 Why choose this syllabus?Key beneftsCambridge IGCSE™ is the world’s most popular internationalqualifcation for 14 to 16 year olds, although it can be taken bystudents of other ages. It is tried, tested and trusted.Students can choose from 70 subjects in any combination – it istaught by over 4800 schools in 146 countries.Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understandingof a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for theirnext steps in education or employment.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French develops a set of transferable skillsfor understanding and communicating in everyday situations inFrench. Learners begin to develop cultural awareness of countriesand communities where French is spoken. They acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression tofurther studies or employment.Our approach in Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French encourages learners to be:confdent, using new and familiar structures and vocabulary to communicate with others in everyday situationsresponsible, seeking opportunities to use and develop their language skillsreflective, considering how to communicate different ideas and attitudesinnovative, applying language to a variety of situationsengaged, developing learning strategies which help them to express their ideas and their understanding of othercultures..‘The strength of Cambridge IGCSE qualifcations is internationally recognised and has providedan international pathway for our students to continue their studies around the world.’Gary Tan, Head of Schools and CEO, Raffles International Group of Schools, IndonesiaCambridgelearnerCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Why choose this syllabus?Back to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 3Recognition and progressionOur expertise in curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment is the basis for the recognition of ourprogrammes and qualifcations around the world. The combination of knowledge and skills in CambridgeIGCSE (9–1) French gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades 9 to 4are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level French.Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence ofacademic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels andCambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifcations andskills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable tothe standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confdent that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifcationsare accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French has been designed to help candidates develop language profciency to level A2(Basic User) with some elements of profciency at level B1 (Independent User) of the Common European Frameworkof Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).Assessment objectives, subject content, mark schemes and task types have been designed with reference to theCEFR to ensure that candidates have opportunities to demonstrate profciency at the intended levels.Learn more at Learn about the recognition of Cambridge qualifications‘Cambridge IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and recognised qualifcations in the world. Itis very popular in Egypt because it provides the perfect preparation for success at advanced levelprogrammes.’Mrs Omnia Kassabgy, Managing Director of British School in Egypt BSECambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Why choose this syllabus?4 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageSupporting teachersWe provide a wide range of practical resources, detailed guidance, and innovative training and professionaldevelopment so that you can give your learners the best possible preparation for Cambridge IGCSE.Exam preparation resources• Question papers• Mark schemes• Example candidate responses to understandwhat examiners are looking for at key grades• Examiner reports to improve future teachingCommunityYou can fnd useful information, as well asshare your ideas and experiences with otherteachers, on our social media channels andcommunity forums.Find out more atSocial Media - Cambridge International ExaminationsTraining• Introductory – face-to-face or online• Extension – face-to-face or online• Enrichment – face-to-face or online• Coursework – online• Cambridge Professional DevelopmentQualifcationsFind out more atTrainingTeaching resources• School Support HubSchool Support Hub :: Login• Syllabuses• Schemes of work• Learner guides• Discussion forums• Endorsed resourcesSupport forCambridgeIGCSECambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.Back to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 52 Syllabus overviewAimsThe aims describe the purposes of a course based on this syllabus.The aims are to enable students to:• develop the language profciency required to communicate effectively in French at level A2 (CEFR Basic User),with elements of level B1 (CEFR Independent User)• offer insights into the culture and society of countries and communities where French is spoken• develop awareness of the nature of language and language learning• encourage positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures• provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation• develop transferable skills (e.g. memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other areas of thecurriculum• form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for progression to work or further study, eitherin French or another subject area.Content overviewThe subject content is organised in fve broad topic areas (A–E below). These provide contexts for the acquisitionof vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to gain aninsight into countries and communities where French is spoken. The fve topic areas listed below are described inmore detail in section 3.A. Everyday activitiesB. Personal and social lifeC. The world around usD. The world of workE. The international worldThe syllabus gives students opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of foreign language skills.Candidates will be expected to read and understand a variety of written and spoken texts on familiar topics.Candidates will be required to demonstrate understanding of the main ideas, opinions and attitudes, as well asselect and extract relevant details and deduce the meaning of occasional unknown words from context.They will also have opportunities to write in French on familiar, everyday topics, and to speak the language bytaking part in everyday conversations.Support for Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) FrenchOur School Support Hub School Support Hub :: Login provides Cambridge schools with asecure site for downloading specimen and past question papers, mark schemes, grade thresholds and othercurriculum resources specifc to this syllabus. The School Support Hub community offers teachers theopportunity to connect with each other and to ask questions related to the syllabus.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Syllabus overview6 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageAssessment overviewAll candidates take all four papers. Candidates will be eligible for grades 9 to 1, where 9 is the highest grade.All candidates take: and:Paper 1Approximately 45 minutesListening25%40 marksCandidates listen to a number of recordingsand answer multiple-choice and matchingquestions.Externally assessedPaper 21 hourReading25%45 marksCandidates read a number of texts and answermultiple-choice and matching questions aswell as questions requiring short answers.Externally assessedand: and:Paper 3 Approximately 10 minutesSpeaking 25%40 marksCandidates complete one role play andconversations on two topics.Internally assessed and externally moderatedPaper 41 hourWriting25%45 marksCandidates complete one form-flling task,one directed writing task and one task in theformat of an email/letter or article/blog.Externally assessedInformation on availability is in the Before you start section.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Syllabus overviewBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 7Assessment objectivesThe assessment objectives (AOs) are:AO1 ListeningL1: understand the main points and key information in simple everyday materialL2: understand clear speech on a range of familiar topicsL3: understand the description of events and expression of ideas, opinions and attitudes in simple textsL4: identify and select relevant information in predictable textsAO2 ReadingR1: understand the main points and key information in simple everyday materialR2: understand authentic factual texts on a range of familiar topicsR3: understand the description of events and expression of ideas, opinions and attitudes in simple textsR4: identify and select relevant information in predictable textsAO3 SpeakingS1: communicate clearly and effectively in a range of predictable everyday situationsS2: engage in conversations on familiar topics, expressing opinions and feelingsS3: use a range of structures and vocabulary with reasonable accuracyS4: demonstrate some ability to maintain interactionS5: show some control of pronunciation and intonationAO4 WritingW1: communicate simple factual information clearly for everyday purposesW2: write simple phrases and sentences on a familiar topicW3: write simple connected texts describing events, experiences, opinions and hopes and ambitionsW4: use a range of simple vocabulary and language structures reasonably accuratelyCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Syllabus overview8 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageWeighting for assessment objectivesThe approximate weightings allocated to each of the assessment objectives (AOs) are summarised below.Assessment objectives as a percentage of the qualifcationAssessment objective Weighting in IGCSE %AO1 Listening 25AO2 Reading 25AO3 Speaking 25AO4 Writing 25Total 100Assessment objectives as a percentage of each componentAssessment objective Weighting in components %Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4AO1 Listening 100 – – –AO2 Reading – 100 – –AO3 Speaking – – 100 –AO4 Writing – – – 100Total 100 100 100 100Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.Back to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 93 Subject contentSkillsThe skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below.Listening• Understand short recordings dealing with everyday needs (e.g. simple transactions in shops, simpledirections or instructions).• Understand factual information and ideas from a range of sources (e.g. announcements, phone messages,news items, interviews, dialogues) on familiar topics.• Understand descriptions of events, opinions, emotions, hopes and ambitions in simple texts (e.g. in radiobroadcasts, interviews, dialogues).• Identify main points, specifc information and details on everyday topics (e.g. personal and familyinformation, shopping, local area, employment, school, leisure activities).• Identify main points, themes, opinions, ideas, emotions and attitudes in predictable texts (e.g. news reports,conversations, interviews, simple monologues).• Deduce the meaning of occasional unknown words and expressions from the context.Reading• Understand short, simple texts (e.g. signs and notices in public places, such as streets, restaurants and bus/railway stations and airports).• Understand authentic texts on familiar topics and situations (e.g. newspaper/magazine articles, emailmessages, blogs and letters).• Understand descriptions of events, opinions, emotions, hopes and ambitions in simple texts (e.g. in articles,interviews or personal messages).• Identify main points, specifc information and details in predictable texts (e.g. advertisements, brochures,menus, timetables, instructions, messages).• Identify main points, themes, opinions, ideas, emotions and attitudes in predictable texts (e.g. newspaper/magazine articles, simple plots of flms or books).• Deduce the meaning of occasional unknown words and expressions from the context.Speaking• Participate in short social exchanges (e.g. greet people, make and respond to invitations, apologies) andcommunicate on familiar topics to meet simple needs (e.g. order food and drink, simple transactions inshops, use public transport, ask and give directions, request information).• Participate in unprepared conversations on familiar topics of personal interest or relevant to everyday life(e.g. family, friends, home environment, hobbies and interests, education, work, travel).• Describe past events and experiences, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons for opinions and plans.• Communicate with reasonable accuracy, using a range of structures, tenses and vocabulary relevant to thegiven situation.• Use simple connectors (e.g. and, but, because, then) to link a series of shorter discrete elements into aconnected sequence of points.• Use appropriate strategies to maintain interaction.• Use features of pronunciation and intonation to convey meaning and attitude.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Subject content10 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageWriting• Fill in forms providing simple details.• Communicate simple factual information in writing using everyday vocabulary and expressions.• Write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors, relating to personal life,immediate environment and everyday topics (e.g. writing about a holiday).• Write simple connected texts (e.g. email messages, articles) on familiar topics (e.g. plans and arrangements,likes and dislikes, family, home environment, hobbies and interests, education, work and travel).• Describe past events and experiences, opinions, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons for opinionsand plans.• Communicate with reasonable accuracy, using a range of structures, tenses/time frames and vocabularyrelevant to the given situation.• Use simple connectors (e.g. and, but, because, then) to link a series of shorter discrete elements into aconnected sequence of points.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Subject contentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 11Topic areasCandidates will be required to show knowledge and understanding of the broad topic areas listed below. These providecontexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. Through the study of these broadtopic areas, candidates gain insight into the cultures of countries and communities where French is spoken.The sub-topics listed are provided as examples of what teachers may choose to focus on. They are examples only and arenot intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive.Area Topic Areas Sub-topicsA Everyday activities • Time expressions (e.g. telling the time, days, days of theweek, months, seasons)• Food and drink (e.g. meals, fruit and vegetables, meat, fshand seafood, snacks, drinks, cutlery and utensils)• The human body and health (e.g. parts of the body, healthand illness)• Travel and transportB Personal and social life • Self, family and friends• In the home (e.g. rooms, living room, kitchen, bedroom,bathroom, furniture and furnishings, garden, householdappliances)• Colours• Clothes and accessories• Leisure time (e.g. things to do, hobbies, sport)C The world around us • People and places (e.g. continents, countries andnationalities, compass points)• The natural world, the environment, the climate and theweather• Communications and technology (e.g. the digital world,documents and texts)• The built environment (e.g. buildings and services, urbanareas, shopping)• Measurements (e.g. size, shape)• MaterialsD The world of work • Education (e.g. learning institutions, education and training,the classroom, learning tools, subjects, studying)• Work (e.g. jobs and careers, the workplace)E The international world • Countries, nationalities and languages• Culture, customs, faiths and celebrationsCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.12 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents page4 Details of the assessmentAll questions requiring written responses are to be answered in French.Dictionaries are not allowed in the examination.Paper 1 – ListeningApproximately 45 minutes, 40 marksThis paper consists of 33 multiple-choice and matching questions. Candidates answer all questions by selecting thecorrect option or options.Each question tests comprehension of recorded texts (e.g. dialogues, announcements, conversations). Candidateshear each recorded text twice.The audio material for this examination is provided on a CD. Teachers/invigilators should consult the relevantsections of the Cambridge Handbook about the conduct of listening tests and for details about rooms, equipment,guidance on acoustics and checking the CDs in advance.Description of questionsQuestions 1–8Assessment objective L1Task Candidates listen to short texts and answer eight multiple-choice questions withfour options.Text types Announcements, phone messages, news items, or dialoguesTotal marks 8Questions 9–14Assessment objective L1, L2, L4Task Candidates listen to a monologue or dialogue containing factual information andanswer six multiple-choice questions with four options.Text types Short monologues or dialoguesTotal marks 6Question 15Assessment objective L2, L3, L4Task Candidates listen to a conversation and match the names of people, places,items or activities with the correct statements.Text types Informal conversationsTotal marks 5Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 13Description of questions (continued)Questions 16–24Assessment objective L2, L3, L4Task Candidates listen to a dialogue (conversation, discussion or interview) or,alternatively, two shorter dialogues (each with a different person, on a commontheme) and answer nine multiple-choice questions with three options.Text types Conversations, interviewsTotal marks 9Questions 25–30Assessment objective L2, L3, L4Task Candidates listen to a dialogue (conversation, discussion or interview) andanswer six multiple-choice questions with four options.Text types Conversation, discussion or interviewTotal marks 6Questions 31–33Assessment objective L2, L3, L4Task Candidates listen to a conversation/discussion or interview. In each questionthere are fve options and candidates must select the two options whichare true.Text types Conversation, discussion or interviewTotal marks 6Paper 2 – ReadingWritten paper, 1 hour, 45 marksThis paper consists of six groups of questions, each comprising a number of multiple-choice and matchingquestions, as well as questions requiring short answers in French. The number of questions in each group may varyin each examination session.Description of question groupsQuestion group 1Assessment objective R1Task Candidates match a series of short statements with the correct pictures.Text types Simple descriptionsTotal marks 5Question group 2Assessment objective R1Task Candidates match a series of short notices or signs commonly found in publicplaces with an explanatory statement. The texts are all set in the same context.Text types Signs, notices, instructions, messages, advertisementsTotal marks 5Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment14 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageQuestion group 3Assessment objective R2, R4Task Candidates answer multiple-choice questions with three options on a short text.Text types Email, message, postcard or letterTotal marks 7Question group 4Assessment objective R2, R4Task Candidates answer questions on a longer text requiring short responsesin French.Text types Email, message, letter or blogTotal marks 12Question group 5Assessment objective R3Task Candidates match a series of descriptions of the requirements, interests or skillsof different people with the correct description of places, events, services oractivities. All texts are on a common theme.Text types Short descriptions, advertisementsTotal marks 5Question group 6Assessment objective R3, R4Task Candidates answer questions on a longer text requiring short responsesin French.Text types ArticlesTotal marks 11Paper 3 – SpeakingApproximately 10 minutes (plus 10 minutes of preparation time), 40 marksEach speaking test lasts approximately 10 minutes, and is structured as follows:• a warm-up section which is not assessed (approximately 30 seconds)• one role play – candidates respond to fve transactional questions to, for example, accomplish a task or obtaingoods or services (approximately two minutes)• two topic conversations – candidates respond to questions on each topic to share views, opinions andexperiences (four minutes per topic conversation).Both the role play and the topic conversations are set in predictable, everyday contexts and are based on the topicareas outlined in the syllabus.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 15During the preparation time, candidates study a role play scenario provided on a candidate card. They must besupervised under exam conditions. Candidates are not allowed to make notes.The tests are conducted and marked by the teacher/examiner using the speaking assessment materials andassessment criteria provided. They are moderated by Cambridge International.Speaking tests take place before the main examination series (see the relevant series’ timetable). Before thespeaking test period, centres will receive materials for the test. Teachers/examiners must allow suffcient time tofamiliarise themselves with the materials and procedures (see the Cambridge Handbook for details).Cambridge International supplies a teacher/examiner booklet comprising instructions, assessment criteria andteacher/examiner scripts for the role plays and topic conversations. Candidate cards containing the role playscenarios are also supplied.The teacher/examiner allocates a role play and two topic conversations to each candidate according to arandomisation grid provided in the teacher/examiner instruction booklet.Administration of the speaking testFurther information about the administration of speaking tests is provided in the Cambridge Handbook,available from our website. For copies of the forms required for the speaking test as well as informationabout the deadlines, sample size and methods of submission, please refer to the samples database atPhase 3 - Teacher assessmentInternal moderationIf more than one teacher in your centre is marking internal assessments, you must make arrangementsto moderate or standardise your teachers’ marking so that all candidates are assessed to a commonstandard. There is further information on the process of internal moderation on the samples database atPhase 3 - Teacher assessmentYou should record the internally moderated marks for all candidates on the Working Mark Sheet and submit thesemarks to Cambridge International according to the instructions set out in the Cambridge Handbook.External moderationCambridge International will externally moderate all internally assessed components.• You must submit the marks of all candidates to Cambridge International.• You must also submit the marked work of a sample of candidates to Cambridge International.The sample you submit to Cambridge International should include examples of the marking of each teacher.The samples database at Phase 3 - Teacher assessment provides details of how the sample will beselected and how it should be submitted.External moderators will produce a short report for each centre with feedback on your marking and administrationof the assessment.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.16 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageSpeaking assessment criteria gridsRole playEach of the fve role play tasks is assessed using the mark scheme below:2 The information is communicated. Language is appropriate to the situation and is accurate.Minor errors (adjective endings, use of prepositions, etc.) are allowed.1 The information is partly communicated and/or the meaning is ambiguous.Errors impede communication.0 No creditable response.Topic conversationsWhen both topic conversations have been completed, give a mark out of 15 for Communication and a mark out of15 for Quality of Language.CommunicationGive a mark out of 15 for the candidate’s performance in both topic conversations.Mark Level Descriptor13–15 Very good • Responds confdently to questions; may occasionally need repetition of wordsor phrases.• Communicates information which is consistently relevant to the questions.• Frequently develops ideas and opinions.• Justifes and explains some answers.10–12 Good • Responds well to questions; requires occasional use of the alternativequestion(s) provided.• Communicates information which is almost always relevant to the questions.• Sometimes develops ideas and opinions.• Gives reasons or explanations for some answers.7–9 Satisfactory • Responds satisfactorily to questions; frequently requires use of the alternativequestion(s) provided.• Communicates most of the required information; may occasionally giveirrelevant information.• Conveys simple, straightforward opinions.4–6 Weak • Has diffculty with many questions but still attempts an answer.• Communicates some simple information relevant to the questions.1–3 Poor • Frequently has diffculty understanding the questions and has great diffcultyin replying.• Communicates one or two basic pieces of information relevant tothe questions.0 • No creditable response.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 17Quality of LanguageGive a mark out of 15 for the candidate’s performance in both topic conversations.Mark Level Descriptor13–15 Very good • Accurate use of a wide range of the structures listed in the syllabus withoccasional errors in more complex language.• Accurate use of a wide range of vocabulary with occasional errors.• Very good pronunciation, fluency, intonation and expression; occasionalmistakes or hesitation.10–12 Good • Good use of a range of the structures listed in the syllabus, with some errors.• Good use of a range of vocabulary with some errors.• Good pronunciation and fluency despite some errors or hesitation; a goodattempt at correct intonation and expression.7–9 Satisfactory • Satisfactory use of some of the structures listed in the syllabus, withfrequent errors.• Satisfactory use of vocabulary with frequent errors.• Satisfactory pronunciation and fluency despite frequent errors andhesitation; some attempt at intonation and expression.4–6 Weak • Limited range of structures and vocabulary, rarely accurate and/or complete;frequent ambiguity.• Pronunciation can be understood with some effort; very noticeablehesitations and stilted delivery.1–3 Poor • Very limited range of structures and vocabulary, almost always inaccurate.• Poor pronunciation, rarely comprehensible; many serious errors.0 • No creditable response.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment18 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pagePaper 4 – WritingWritten paper, 1 hour, 45 marksThis paper consists of a form-flling task, a directed writing task and an extended writing task in response to givencontexts and prompts.Description of questionsQuestion 1Assessment objective W1, W4Task Candidates fll in a form with single words or short phrases in response to a givencontext.Total marks 5Question 2Assessment objective W2, W4Task Candidates complete a directed writing task in about 80–90 words on a familiar,everyday topic.Total marks 12Question 3Assessment objective W3, W4Task Candidates choose between two tasks (an email/letter and an article/blog) andcomplete one of these in about 130–140 words.Total marks 28Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 19List of grammar and structuresThe list of grammar and structures provides students with an indication of the grammatical knowledge they areexpected to demonstrate in all of their assessments for IGCSE French. The list is not intended to be restrictive.Articles defnite, indefnite, partitive, use of de after negative verb formsNouns gendersingular and plural formsAdjectives agreementpossessivedemonstrative (ce, cet, cette, ces)interrogative (e.g. quel, quelle, quels, quelles)indefnite (e.g. autre, chaque, même, n’importe quel, pareil, plusieurs, quelques, tel)comparative:regular forms (e.g. aussi, moins, plus + que)irregular forms (e.g. meilleur, pire)superlativeregular forms (e.g. le/la plus …, le/la moins …)irregular forms (e.g. le meilleur, le pire, le moindre)Adverbs adverbs of time and placeinterrogative (e.g. combien, comment, où, quand, depuis quand)common adverbial phrasescomparative:regular forms (e.g. aussi, moins, plus + que )irregular forms (e.g. mieux)superlative:irregular forms (e.g. le mieux, le pire)quantifers: (e.g. assez, beaucoup plus/moins, bien, comme, fort, peu, un peu, quel, si,tellement, tout, très, trop)Pronouns personalreflexiveobject: direct and indirect including position, order, agreementdemonstrative (e.g. ça, cela, celui, celle, -ci, -là, celui/celle de, celui/celle qui,celui/celle que, celui/celle dont)interrogative (e.g. qui ? que ? qui est-ce que/qui ? lequel ?)relative (e.g. qui, que, dont, où, quoi, ce qui, ce que, lequel/laquelle)disjunctivepossessive (e.g. le mien)indefnite (e.g. quelque chose, quelqu’un, chacun, certain, n’importe qui, n’importe quoi)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment20 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageVerbs regular and irregular forms of verbs, including reflexive verbsall persons of verbs, singular and pluralnegative formsinterrogative formsimperativemodes of address: tu, vousimpersonal verbsindicative tenses• present•future• imperfect•conditional• perfect•pluperfect• immediate futureperfect infnitivepresent participleverbs governing an infnitive, including à and de + infnitiveuse of depuis with present and imperfect tensesuse of venir de + infnitive in present and imperfect tensespassive voice (receptive)subjunctive mood: in commonly used expression (receptive)Conjunctions co-ordinating (e.g. car, donc)subordinating (e.g. quand, où, parce que, si, puisque)Prepositions place (e.g. chez, entre, devant, à côté de)time (e.g. avant, après, pendant, pour)movement (e.g. jusqu’à, vers)other (e.g. contre, malgré, sans, sauf, selon)Number all cardinal/ordinal numbersQuantity assez, beaucoup, demi, moitié, peu, un peu, tant, trop, tellementTime date (e.g. le 12 septembre); time, including 24-hour clock, yearsCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 21Vocabulary listThe vocabulary list provided is intended as a guide for teachers to assist in the planning of lessons and schemesof work. It is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive and the assessment tasks will require students tounderstand and respond to words (and/or forms of words) that are not on the list.Although the skill of deduction is not directly tested, students should be taught the skill of deducing the meaning ofunknown words from the context on familiar topics.Vocabulary is listed under particular topic headings but should be considered transferable, as appropriate, to theother topics.Students are expected to be familiar with plural and feminine forms of nouns and adjectives where these are notgiven.The list reflects the spelling rules at the time of publication for French. Examiners will accept both versions of thespellings affected by the reform, i.e. old and new.Les adjectifs courantsagréablefaux / fausseamical(e) fort(e)amusant(e) froid(e)animé(e) général(e)approprié(e) génial(e)beau / belle gentil(le)bête grand(e) / plus grand(e) / le / la plus grand(e)bon(ne) gratuit(e)bruyant(e) impoli(e)chaud(e) important(e)clair(e) impossibleconfortable intelligent(e)correct(e) inutilede valeur isolé(e)dernier / dernière léger / légèredifférent(e) lent(e)diffcile libredisponible lourd(e)douillet / douillette malheureux / malheureusedoux / douce marrant(e)drôle mauvais(e) / plus mauvais(e)dur(e) meilleur(e) / le / la meilleur(e)ennuyeux / ennuyeuse (le / la) même (que)énorme minceétroit(e) mobileexact(e) modernefacile mou / mollefaible mouillé(e)fantastique nécessaireCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment22 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageLes adjectifs courants (continued) Adverbes et prépositions courantsnégatif / négative Prépositions courantesnormal(e) ànouveau / nouvelle à côté deparfait(e) au lieupalpitant(e) au milieu depassionnant(e) au-dessous depetit(e) / plus petit(e) / le / la plus petit(e) au-dessus depire / le / la pire autourplein(e) avecpoli(e) danspopulaire deportable de (la part de)positif / positive dedanspossible dehorsprécédent(e) derrièreprêt(e) dessousprobable dessusprochain(e) devantprofond(e) entrerapide icirécent(e) là-basresponsable loin deriche poursauf / sauve près desec / sèche quelque partsemblable sansseul(e) soussévère sursilencieux / silencieusesimple Adverbes – Possibilitéstrict(e) certainementsympa peut-êtretimide probablementtypiqueutile Adverbes – Fréquencevide d’habitudevieux / vieille jamaisvrai(e) normalementrarementseulementsouventtoujourstous les joursCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 23Adverbes et prépositions courants (continued)Adverbes – Manière Nombres – Autres vocabulaire (continued)bien minorité (f)exactement moins delentement nombre (m)mal pas assezrapidement plus deplus ou moinsAdverbes – Intensité plusieurssurtout presquevraiment quantité (f)quelque(s)Adverbes – Quantité rienassez suffsammentbeaucoup total (m)juste toutsi tout(e) / tous / toutestout troptout à fait une fois / deux fois / trois foistrèstrop Verbes courantsaccompagnerNombres cardinaux accueillirzéro / un(e) / deux / trois / quatre / cinq – un million adoreraiderNombres ordinaux aimerpremier / première / deuxième / troisième /quatrième / etc.alleramenerapparaîtreNombres – Fractions appartenirmoitié (f) / tiers (m) / quart (m) apporterapprécierNombres – Autre vocabulaire apprendreà peu près arrangerchaque arrivercombien attacherdivers augmenterdouble avoirenviron avoir besoinla plupart avoir lieule/la seul(e) boireles deux bougermajorité (f) chercherCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment24 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageVerbes courants (continued)choisir pensercocher permettrecommencer pleurercomprendre porterconnaître posercontinuer poussercopier pouvoircrier prendrecroire raconterdéchirer ramasserdécrire rangerdemander recueillirdétester réduiredevoir regarderdiminuer regretterdire relierdonner réparerécouter répéterécrire répondreencourager ressemblerentendre ressentirentrer resteréprouver retourneressayer rentrerêtre retrouverêtre désolé(e) réussirexplorer revenirfaire rêverfnir riregarder s'approcher deil y a s'arrêterinviter s'asseoirlaisser tomber savoirlire se calmerlouer sentir / se sentirmanger se rappeler / rappelermentir semblermettre se servir demordre se souvenirorganiser s'inquiéteroublier s’inscrireparler s'intéresser àCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 25Verbes courants (continued) A Activités de la vie quotidienne (continued)s’occuper de Expressions de temps (continued)soigner moment (m)sourire pendanttirer pendant ce tempstoucher plus tardtravailler prochain(e)trouver puisutiliser quandvenir quelquefoisvoir soudainvouloir tard / en retardtôtA Activités de la vie quotidienne toujoursExpressions de temps tous les jours / toutes les semaines / tous les moisà venir (votre, ton, mon) tour (m)après-midi (m)aujourd'hui Donner l’heureavant à une heure / deux heuresbientôt après-midi (m)chaque jour / semaine / mois heure (f)d'abord horloge (f)de bonne heure Il est sept heures et demie / moins le quart / et quart.déjà matin (m)demain midi (m)depuis minuit (m)dernier / dernière minute (f)en attendant montre (f)encore seconde (f)enfn soir (m)ensuite une demi-heure, un quart d'heurefnalementhier Les jours de la semaineimmédiat(e) lundijamais mardijusqu'à mercredila semaine suivante jeudila semaine / la semaine prochaine / la semainedernièrevendredisamedimaintenant dimanchematin (m) week-end (m) / weekend (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment26 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageA Activités de la vie quotidienne (continued)Les mois / les années Manger et boire – Les fruitsan (m) / année (f) abricot (m)annuel(le) ananas (m)chaque année / tous les ans banane (f)date (f) cerise (f)hebdomadaire citron (m)mensuel(le) fraise (f)mois (m) framboise (f)janvier fruit (m)février fruit (m) de la passionmars mangue (f)avril melon (m)mai noix (f) de cocojuin orange (f)juillet pastèque (f)août pêche (f)septembre pomme (f)octobre poire (f)novembre prune (f)décembre raisin (m)Les saisons Manger et boire – Les légumesautomne (m) aubergine (f)été (m) carotte (f)hiver (m) champignon (m)printemps (m) chou (m)saisons (fpl) chou-fleur (m)concombre (m)Manger et boire – Repas haricot (m)déjeuner (m) laitue (f)dessert (m) légumes (mpl)en-cas (m) oignon (m)entrée (f) poivron (m)faire un barbecue pomme (f) de terrenourriture (f) végétarienne / végétalienne salade (f)pique-nique (m) tomate (f)plat (m) principalprendre le déjeuner Manger et boire – Autres alimentsprendre le dîner ail (m)prendre le petit déjeuner beurre (m)régime (m) cacahuète (f)repas (m) confture (f)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 27A Activités de la vie quotidienne (continued)Manger et boire – Autres aliments (continued) Manger et boire – Boissonsfarine (f) boisson (f)fromage (m) boisson (f) non alcooliséegelée (f) café (m)glace (f) chocolat (m) chaudhuile (f) cocanoisette (f) eau (f) (minérale, gazeuse, plate)noix (f) glaçon (m)œuf (m) jus (m)pain (m) lait (m)pâtes (fpl) limonade (f)poivre (m) thé (m)riz (m)sel (m) Manger et boire – Couvert et ustensilessoja (m) assiette (f)sucre (m) bol (m)tofu (m) casserole (f)couteau (m)Manger et boire – Viande, poisson et fruits de mer cuiller (f) / cuillère (f)agneau (m) fourchette (f)bœuf (m) marmite (f)fruits (mpl) de mer tasse (f)hamburger (m) verre (m)jambon (m)poisson (m) Manger et boire – Verbes et expressionsporc (m) avoir faimpoulet (m) avoir soifsaucisse (f) avoir trop mangéviande (f) boisson (f)couperManger et boire – Les en-cas cru(e)bonbons (mpl) grignoterchips (fpl) mangerchocolat (m) prendre le petit déjeuner / le dînerfrites (fpl) prendre quelque chose à boiregâteau (m) préparerpain (m) grillépizza (f)sandwich (m)soupe (f) / potage (m)yaourt (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment28 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageA Activités de la vie quotidienne (continued)Manger et boire – Adjectifs Le corps et la santé – La santé et la maladiecuit(e) dentiste (m/f)épicé(e) infrmier (m) / infrmière (f)frais / fraîche médecin (m/f)salé(e) médicament (m)sucré(e) pharmacie (f)rendez-vous (m)Le corps et la santé – Les parties du corps sparadrap (m)bouche (f)bras (m) La santé et la maladie – Verbes et expressionscheville (f) aller à la salle de gym / au gymnasecœur (m) avoir de la fèvrecorps (m) avoir la grippecou (m) avoir mal à la tête / au ventre / aux dentsdent (f) avoir une allergie àdoigt (m) / doigt de pied (m) blessure (f)dos (m) être au régimeépaule (f) être en forme / en bonne santégenou (m) être enrhumé(e)gorge (f) être fatigué(e)jambe (f) être malademain (f) (droite, gauche) faire de l’exercicenez (m) propreœil (m) / yeux (mpl) s’allongeroreille (f) se casser le bras / la jambeorteil (m) se faire mal à / se couper le doigtos (m) se sentir maladepeau (f) tomberpied (m) (droit, gauche) vomirpoitrine (f)tête (f) Les voyages et les transportsventre (m) auto (f)visage (m) (auto)bus (m)ambulance (f)Les parties du corps – Verbes et expressions arrêt (m) d'autobusrespirer avion (m)se maquiller bagages (mpl)se raser bateau (m)sentir carte (f)toucher chauffeur (m)voir chemin (m) de ferCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 29A Activités de la vie quotidienne (continued)Les voyages et les transports (continued) Les voyages et les transports – Verbes etconducteur (m) / conductrice (f) expressions (continued)directions (fpl) tout droitferry (m) traversermotocyclette (f) voyageroffce (m) de tourisme voyager en autobus / en trainpassager (m) / passagère (f)piste (f) cyclable B Vie personnelle et socialequai (m) Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Salutations etqueue (f) expressions parlées courantesretard (m) / en retard / retardé À plus tard.taxi (m) À demain.ticket aller-retour (m) / aller simple (m) Au revoir.touriste (m/f) Bonjour.train (m) Bonsoir.trajet (m) Ça va ? / Ça va bien merci. / Ça ne va pas bien.tram (m) Comment allez-vous ? / Comment vas-tu ?transports (mpl) en commun Enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance.valise (f) Je dois m'en aller.vélo (m) Je suis désolé(e).visite (f) Merci.voiture (f) Pardon.vol (m) Pardon ?voyage (m) Salut.S’il vous plaît / S’il te plaît.Les voyages et les transports – Verbes etexpressions Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Exclamations /arriver Interjectionschercher Bienvenue !conduire Que c’est ennuyeux !descendre Que c’est gentil !être perdu(e) / se perdre Que c’est intéressant !faire de la randonnée Quel dommage !marchermonter Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Invitationspartir accepter / refuser une invitationprendre l'autobus / le train / le ferry / l'avion inviterretourner Merci, mais je ne peux pas. Un autre jour peut-être ?revenir Veux-tu / Voulez-vous aller au cinéma ?se garer Si on allait... ?stationnertournerCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment30 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageB Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)Moi, ma famille et mes amis – La famille et lesrelationsMoi, ma famille et mes amis – La famille et lesrelations (continued)adolescent(e) (m/f) petit(e) ami(e) (m/f)ami(e) (m/f) petit-fls (m) / petite-flle (f)bébé (m) prénom (m)belle-mère (f) / beau-père (m) se mariercélibataire (m/f) sœur (f) plus jeune / plus âgéecopain (m) / copine (f) tante (f)cousin (m) / cousine (f) voisin (m) / voisine (f)divorcé(e) vous-même / moi-mêmeenfance (f)enfant (m/f) La famille et les relations – Verbes etépouser expressionsfamille (f) avoirfemme (f) être enceintefancé (m) / fancée (f) éleverflle (f) épelerfls (m) / flle (f) grandirfrère (m) plus jeune / plus âgé mourirgens naîtregrand-père (m) / grand-mère (f) / grands-parents(mpl)s'appelervivrehomme (m)jeune femme (f) Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Descriptionjeune homme (m) physiquejeune (m/f) âge (m)jumeaux (mpl) / jumelles (fpl) barbe (f)les personnes âgées (fpl) beau / belleMadame blond(e)Mademoiselle bouclé(e)mari (m) brun(e)marié(e) chauvemariage (m) cheveux (mpl)membre (m) de la famille couleur (f)mère (f) court(e)Monsieur épais(se)neveu (m) / nièce (f) fn(e)nom (m) de famille frisé(e)oncle (m) grand(e)parents (mpl) gros(se)partenaire (m/f) jeunepère (m) joli(e)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 31B Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Descriptionphysique (continued)Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Description dutempérament et de l’humeur (continued)laid(e) intelligent(e)long(ue) intéressant(e)maigre malheureux / malheureusemarron marrant(e)mince méchant(e)moustache (f) paresseux / paresseuseœil (m) / yeux (mpl) pauvrepetit(e) raisonnableporter un appareil auditif satisfait(e)porter des lunettes (fpl) sérieux / sérieuseraide stupidesexe (m) tristetaille (f)vieux / vieille Moi, ma famille et mes amis – Verbes etvoix (f) expressionsaimerMoi, ma famille et mes amis – Description dutempérament et de l'humeurembrasserêtre de bonne / mauvaise humeuractif / active pleureragréable rireaimable se fâcheranxieux / anxieuse sourirebêtecalme À la maison – Les pièces et les meublescélèbre balcon (m)content(e) bureau (m)curieux / curieuse cave (f)désagréable couloir (m)drôle entrée (f)en colère escalier (m)ennuyeux / ennuyeuse fenêtre (f)épuisé(e) garage (m)fâché(e) grenier (m)fou / folle meuble (m)gentil(le) mur (m)gourmand(e) plafond (m)heureux / heureuse plancher (m)impoli(e) porte (f)important(e) salle à manger (f)inquiet / inquiète toit (m)verre (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment32 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageB Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)À la maison – La salle de bains À la maison – La cuisine (continued)brosse (f) (à dents / à cheveux) chaise (f)dentifrice (m) cuisine (f)déodorant (m) évier (m)douche (f)gel (m) douche La cuisine – Verbes et expressionsmiroir (m) bouillir / faire bouillirpeigne (m) chauffer / faire chaufferrobinet (m) congelersalle (f) de bain(s) coupersavon (m) cuire / faire cuire (au barbecue)serviette (f) (de bain) cuisinershampooing (m) / shampoing (m) frire / faire friretoilettes (fpl) grillerhacherLa salle de bains – Verbes et expressions mangerprendre un bain préparer le déjeuner / le dînerse doucher prendre le déjeuner / le dînerse brosser les dents repasserse brosser les cheveux rôtir / faire rôtirse laver le visagese peigner À la maison – La chambrearmoire (f)À la maison – Le salon chambre (f)canapé (m) couverture (f)commode (f) drap (m)étagère (f) lampe (f)fauteuil (m) lit (m)peinture (f) oreiller (m)salon (m) placard (m)séjour (m)sofa (m) La chambre – Verbes et expressionstable (f) avoir sommeiltableau (m) dormirtapis (m) être fatigué(e)s'allongerÀ la maison – La cuisine se leverboîte (f) (en carton) se reposerbouteille (f) se réveillerCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 33B Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)À la maison – Les tâches ménagères À la maison – Les appareils ménagers (continued)aspirateur (m) / passer l'aspirateur machine (f) à lavercuire (au four) mode (m) d'emploidéchets (mpl) / trier les déchets pile (f)lessive (f) / faire la lessive prise (f)mettre / débarasser la table radio (f)nettoyer réveil (m)poubelle (f) / sortir la poubelle téléphone (m)ranger télévision (f) / téléviseur (m)recyclervaisselle (f) / faire la vaisselle Les appareils ménagers – Verbes et expressionsallumerÀ la maison – Le jardin casserarbre (m) éteindreclôture (f) fermerfleur (f) ouvrirjardin (m) poussermur (m) réparerpelouse (f) tirerplante (f)CouleursLe jardin – Verbes et expressions argentjardiner / faire du jardinage blanc / blancheplanter des fleurs bleu(e)pousser / faire pousser brun(e)clair(e)À la maison – Les appareils ménagers couleur (f)barbecue (m) foncé(e)casque (m) gris(e)chargeur (m) jaunechauffage (m) marronclimatisation (f) noir(e)congélateur (m) orcuisinière (f) orangeélectricité (f) rosefer (m) à repasser rougefour (m) / four (m) à micro-ondes vert(e)frigo (m) violet / violettegaz (m)horloge (f)lave-vaisselle (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment34 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageB Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)Les vêtements et les accessoires Les vêtements et les accessoires – Verbes etbague (f) expressionsbaskets (fpl) Ça me va. / Ça ne me va pas.bijoux (mpl) Ça vous va bien !blouson (m) C'est décontracté.botte (f) C'est élégant / chic.boucle (f) d'oreille C'est trop étroit.casquette (f) C'est trop large.ceinture (f) de quelle taille (vêtements) / pointure (chaussures)chapeau (m) essayerchaussette (f) mettrechaussure (f) paire (f) de chaussettes (fpl) / chaussures (fpl) /chemise (f) gants (mpl)chemisier (m) portercollier (m) s'habiller / se déshabillercostume (m)cravate (f) Les loisirs – Les choses à faireécharpe (f) aller à un concert / un festival de musique / augant (m) théâtreimperméable (m) chatter en lignejean (m) écouter de la musique (pop / classique / rock)jupe (f) regarder la télévision / un flm à suspense / un flmromantique / une comédie / un flm policier / undessin animé / un flm de science-fctionlunettes (fpl) / lunettes (fpl) de soleilmaillot (m) de bainmanteau (m)mode (f) Les loisirs – Les passe-tempsmontre (f) batterie (f) / jouer de la batteriepantalon (m) casque (m)parapluie (m) chant (m) / chanterpoche (f) clarinette (f) / jouer de la clarinetteportefeuille (m) dessin (m) / dessiner / faire du dessinporte-monnaie (m) échecs (mpl) / jouer aux échecspull (m) flûte (f) / jouer de la flûterobe (f) guitare (f) / jouer de la guitaresac (m) / sac à dos instrument (m) / jouer d'un instrumentsandales (fpl) jardinage (m) / faire du jardinageshort (m) lecture (f) / liretailleur (m) pêche (f) / aller à la pêcheuniforme (m) peinture (f) / peindreveste (f) photographie (f) / faire de la photographievêtements (mpl) piano (m) / jouer du pianoCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 35B Vie personnelle et sociale (continued)Les loisirs – Les passe-temps (continued) Les sports – Verbes et expressionstrompette (f) / jouer de la trompette (s') entraînerviolon (m) / jouer du violon gagner (la / une course / la / une compétition / unemédaille)Les loisirs – Les sports marquer (un but)athlétisme (m) / faire de l'athlétisme match nul (m) / faire match nulbadminton (m) / jouer au badminton perdre (une / la course / une compétition) prendreballe (f) (de tennis) des photosballon (m) (de foot)basket (m) / jouer au basket C Le monde qui nous entourecourse (f) à pied / faire de la course à pied Les gens et les lieux – Les continentscourt (m) de tennis Afrique (f)cyclisme (m) / faire du cyclisme Amérique (f) / Amérique du Sud / Amérique du Nord /escalade (f) / faire de l'escalade Amérique centraleéquipe (f) Antarctique (m)équitation / faire de l'équitation Arctique (m)fan (m) Asie (f)football (m) / foot (m) / jouer au foot(ball) Australasie (f)golf (m) / jouer au golf Europe (f)hockey (m) / jouer au hockey Océanie (f)jouermatch (m) Les gens et les lieux – Les pays / les nationalités etmatériel (m) les languesmédaille (f) nationalité (f) du / de la candidat(e) + pays (m) derésidencenagernatation (f) / faire de la natation langue (f) maternelle du / de la candidat(e) + autrespatinage (m) sur glace langues étudiéespatin (m) (patin à glace / à roulettes) pays (m) francophonepiste (f)planche (f) à voile / faire de la planche à voile Les gens et les lieux – Les points cardinauxprix (m) est (m)raquette (f) nord (m)rugby (m) / jouer au rugby ouest (m)ski (m) / skier / faire du ski sud (m)supporter (m) / supporteur (m) / supportrice (f)surf (m) / faire du surf Le monde naturel et l’environnementtennis (m) agriculture (f)terrain (m) de golf / de foot air (m) / en plein airvélo (m) / faire du vélo / faire du VTT branche (f)voile (f) / faire de la voile champ (m)volley (m) / jouer au volley chute (f) d'eauyoga (m) / faire du yoga ciel (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment36 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageC Le monde qui nous entoure (continued)Le monde naturel et l’environnement (continued) Le monde naturel et l’environnement – Lesclimat (m) animauxcolline (f) animal (m)côte (f) araignée (f)déforestation (f) chat (m)désert (m) chien (m)environnement (m) éléphant (m)étoile (f) lapin (m)fleuve (m) lion (m)forêt (f) mouche (f)herbe (f) mouton (m)île (f) oiseau (m)lac (m) poisson (m)lune (f) rat (m)mer (f) serpent (m)monde (m) singe (m)montagne (f) souris (f)nature (f) tigre (m)ombre (f)paysage (m) Le monde naturel et l’environnement – Le climatpierre (f) et le tempspittoresque brouillard (m)plage (f) brume (f)planète (f) chaleur (f)pollution (f) chaudpoussière (f) conditions météorologiques (fpl)protection (f) degré (m)protéger éclair (m)réchauffement climatique (m) ensoleillérecyclage (m) / recycler froid (m)région (f) gelée (f)ressource (f) naturelle givre (m)rivière (f) grêle (f)sable (m) humidese situer humidité (f)se trouver météo (f)soleil (m) neige (f)sommet (m) nuage (m)terre (f) / planète (f) Terre nuit (f)vague (f) orage (m)volcan (m) ouragan (m)vue (f) pluie (f)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 37C Le monde qui nous entoure (continued)Le monde naturel et l’environnement – Le climatet le temps (continued)La communication et la technologie – Le mondenumérique (continued)saison (f) photo (f)soleil (m) remplirtempête (f) renseignement (m)temps (m) réseau (m) socialtonnerre (m) sécurité (f) en lignevent (m) selfe (m)verglas (m) site (m)souris (f)Le climat et le temps – Verbes et expressions tablette (électronique) (f)Il fait froid / chaud / frais. téléphone (m)Il gèle. téléphone (m) portable / portable (m)Il pleut. texto (m)touche (f)La communication et la technologie – Le mondenumériquevidéo (f)vlog (m) / vlogueur (m) / vlogueuse (f)application (f) wif (m)article (m)chat (m) Le monde numérique – Verbes et expressionsclavier (m) aller sur Internet / avoir accès (à) Internet / seclé (f) USB connecter sur / à Internetcliquer cliquercourriel (m) collerdocument (m) copierdossier (m) effacerécran (m) envoyerécran tactile (m) mettre en lignee-mail (m) posteren ligne sauvegarderfchier (m) surfer sur Internetflm (m) téléchargerimprimante (f) téléconférence (f) / participer à une téléconférenceinformations (fpl) trouverInternet (m)jeu (m) La communication et la technologie – Leslogiciel (m) documents et les textesmarque (f) article (m)mot de passe (m) bande (f) dessinéenumérique billet (m)ordinateur (m) / ordinateur (m) portable brochure (f)page (f) Web carnet (m)carte (f) / carte (f) d'identitéCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment38 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageC Le monde qui nous entoure (continued)La communication et la technologie – Lesdocuments et les textesL'environnement construit – Les bâtiments et lesservices (continued)carte (f) postale hôpital (m)certifcat (m) hôtel (m)facture (f) maison (f)formulaire (m) musée (m)guide (m) (touristique) piscine (f)journal (m) poste (f)lettre (f) restaurant (m)liste (f) rez-de-chaussée (m)livre (m) salle (f) de gym / gymnase (m)magazine (m) sortie (f)note (f) stade (m)passeport (m) station-service (f)publicité (f) théâtre (m)ticket (m) université (f)usine (f)L'environnement construit – Les bâtiments et lesserviceszoo (m)appartement (m) L’environnement construit – Les zones urbainesascenseur (m) aéroport (m)bâtiment (m) aire (f) de jeuxbibliothèque (f) arrêt (m) de train / busbureau (m) autoroute (f)cabinet (m) dentaire circulation (f)café (m) coin (m)centre (m) / complexe (m) de loisirs endroit (m)château (m) feux (mpl)cinéma (m) gare (f) / gare (f) routièreclinique (f) métro (m)collège (m) parking (m)commissariat (m) passage pour piétons (m) / passage clouté (m)école (f) primaire / maternelle place (f) / place (f) du marchéentrée (f) pont (m)étage (m) (premier / deuxième) quartier (m)faculté (f) rond-point (m)ferme (f) rue (f)garage (m) village (m)gare (f) / gare (f) routière ville (f)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 39C Le monde qui nous entoure (continued)L’environnement construit – Les courses Poids et mesuresaddition (f) carré (m)billet (m) centimètre (m)bon marché court(e)boucherie (f) degré (m)boulangerie (f) gramme (m)boutique (f) kilogramme (m)carte de crédit (f) kilomètre (m)cher / chère litre (m)client (m) / cliente (f) long(ue)fermer / fermé mètre (m)kiosque (m)magasin (m) Poids et mesures – La taillemarché (m) court(e)monnaie (f) énormeouvrir / ouvert grand(e)pièce (f) de monnaie gros(se)pointure (f) long(ue)prix (m) moyen(ne)promotion (f) / en promotion petit(e)reçu (m) tout petitsac (m) à vieserveur (m) / serveuse (f) Poids et mesures – La formesoldes (mpl) / en solde carré (m) / carré(e)supermarché (m) cercle (m)taille (f) circulairevendeur (m) / vendeuse (f) rond (m) / rond(e)triangle (m)Les courses – Verbes et expressions triangulaireacheterC'est combien ? Les matériauxdépenser argent (m)faire des courses bois (m)louer (un vélo) coton (m)payer cuir (m)rapporter laine (f)rembourser / se faire rembourser métal (m)rendre or (m)se plaindre papier (m)vendre pierre (f)plastique (m)verre (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment40 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageD Le monde du travailL’éducation – Les institutions d’enseignement L’éducation – La salle de classe / les outilscollège (m) d’apprentissage / le matériel scolaire (continued)école (f) maternelle / primaire / internationale /privéefenêtre (f)feuille (de papier) (f)jardin d'enfants (m) gomme (f)lycée (m) iPad (m)université (f) livre (m)manuel (m) scolaireL’éducation – L’éducation et la formation ordinateur (m) portableannée (f) scolaire porte (f)bibliothèque (f) poubelle (f)cantine (f) règle (f)centre (m) sportif sonnerie (f)cour (f) stylo (m)directeur (m) / directrice (f) table (f)dortoir (m) tableau (m) (noir / blanc / interactif)élève (m/f) tablette (f)enseignant (m) / enseignante (f) trousse (f)étudiant (m) / étudiante (f)gymnase (m) L’éducation – Les matièresinternat (m) / interne (m/f) art (m) dramatiquelicence (f) biologie (f)matière (f) chimie (f)moniteur (m) / monitrice (f) dessin (m)proviseur (m) éducation (f) physique / EPSprofesseur (m) / professeure (f) études (fpl) religieusesprogramme (m) géographie (f)rentrée (f) scolaire histoire (f)salle (f) de classe informatique (f)salle (f) d'informatique langues (fpl) vivantessection (f) maths (fpl) / mathématiques (fpl)surveillant (m) / surveillante (f) musique (f)trimestre (m) physique (f)religion (f)L’éducation – La salle de classe / les outilsd’apprentissage / le matériel scolairesciences (fpl) / sciences (fpl) naturelles / SDVT(sciences de la vie et de la terre)cahier (m) sport (m)carnet (m) technologie (f)chaise (f) théâtre (m)colle (f)dictionnaire (m)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 41D Le monde du travail (continued)L’éducation – Les études Les études – Verbes et expressions (continued)classe (f) révisercontrôle (m) savoircopain (m) / copine (f) de classe s'entraînercours (m) s'exercerdevoirs (mpl) surveillerdossier (m) travailleremploi (m) du tempsépreuve (f) Le travail – Les métiers / les carrièresétude (f) acteur (m) / actrice (f)examen (m) agent de police (m/f)exemple (m) agriculteur (m) / agricultrice (f)exercice (m) architecte (m/f)instructions (fpl) avocat (m) / avocate (f)note (f) banquier (m) / banquière (f)pause (f) déjeuner / pause (f) de midi boucher (m) / bouchère (f)projet (m) scolaire boulanger (m) / boulangère (f)question (f) chanteur (m) / chanteuse (f)récréation (f) chauffeur (m)résultat (m) chef (m)chirurgien (m) / chirurgienne (f)Les études – Verbes et expressions coiffeur (m) / coiffeuse (f)adorer comédien (m) / comédienne (f)apprendre comptable (m/f)comprendre conducteur (m) / conductrice (f)connaissance (f) constructeur (m)connaître créateur (m) / créatrice (f) de sites Internetdemander cuisinier (m) / cuisinière (f)détester danseur (m) / danseuse (f)échouer dentiste (m/f)écrire docteur (m)étudier facteur (m) / factrice (f)expérimenter / faire une expérience fermier (m) / fermière (f)expliquer gendarme (m)lire homme (m) d'affaires / femme (f) d'affairespasser un examen hôtesse (f) de l’airposer une question infrmier (m) / infrmière (f)prendre des notes informaticien (m) / informaticienne (f)rater ingénieur (m) / ingénieure (f)répondre interprète (m/f)réussir journaliste (m/f)Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessment42 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageD Le monde du travail (continued)Le travail – Les métiers / les carrières (continued) Le monde du travail – Verbes et expressionsmécanicien (m) / mécanicienne (f) (continued)médecin (m) poser sa candidaturemenuisier (m) prendre sa retraitemusicien (m) / musicienne (f) prendre un congénotaire (m/f) se faire virerpharmacien (m) / pharmacienne (f) trouver / chercher du travailpilote (m)plombier (m) E Le monde internationalpompier (m) Les pays / les nationalités et les languesprofesseur (m) / professeure (f) nationalité (f) du / de la candidat(e) + pays deprogrammeur (m) / programmeuse (f) résidencesecrétaire (m/f) langue (f) maternelle du / de la candidat(e) + autresserveur (m) / serveuse (f) langues étudiéessoldat (m) / femme soldat (f) pays (m) francophonesteward (m)traducteur (m) / traductrice (f) La culture / les coutumes / la religion / les fêtestravailler à son compte baptême (m)vétérinaire (m/f) crèche (f) (de Noël)croyance (f)Le travail – Le monde du travail Divali / Diwali / Dipavali (m)affaires (fpl) église (f)atelier (m) feu (m) d'artifcebureau (m) foi (f)chômage (m) / chômeur (m) / chômeuse (f) jour (m) fériéCV (m) messe (f)emploi (m) / sans emploi mosquée (f)employé(e) (m/f) Noël (m)employeur (m) / employeuse (f) Nouvel An (m)entreprise (f) occasion (f)salaire (m) offce (m) religieuxtravail (m) Pâques (m)pèlerinage (m)Le monde du travail – Verbes et expressions ramadan (m)être renvoyé(e) religion (f)être promu(e) saint (m) / sainte (f)faire une demande d'emploi service (m)faire un stage synagogue (f)gagner temple (m)partir en vacancesperdre son emploiCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. Details of the assessmentBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 43E Le monde internationalLa culture / les coutumes / la religion / les fêtes –Verbes et expressionscélébrercroireêtre croyant(e)être pratiquant(e)fêterCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021.44 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents page5 What else you need to knowThis section is an overview of other information you need to know about this syllabus. It will help to share theadministrative information with your exams offcer so they know when you will need their support. Find moreinformation about our administrative processes at http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersBefore you startPrevious studyWe recommend that learners starting this course should have studied a French curriculum such as the CambridgeLower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.Guided learning hoursWe design Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses based on learners having about 130 guided learning hours for each subjectduring the course but this is for guidance only. The number of hours a learner needs to achieve the qualifcationmay vary according to local practice and their previous experience of the subject.Availability and timetablesAll Cambridge schools are allocated to one of six administrative zones. Each zone has a specifc timetable.This syllabus is not available in all administrative zones. To fnd out about availability check the syllabus page atCambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International QualificationYou can enter candidates in the June and November exam series. You can view the timetable for youradministrative zone at http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetablesPrivate candidates can enter for this syllabus. For more information, please refer to the Cambridge Guide to MakingEntries.Combining with other syllabusesCandidates can take this syllabus alongside other Cambridge International syllabuses in a single exam series. Theonly exceptions are:• Cambridge IGCSE French (0520)• Cambridge O Level French (3015)• syllabuses with the same title at the same level• this syllabus must not be offered in the same series with Cambridge IGCSE First Language French (0501).Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) and Cambridge O Level syllabuses are at the same level.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. What else you need to knowBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 45Making entriesExams offcers are responsible for submitting entries to Cambridge International. We encourage them to workclosely with you to make sure they enter the right number of candidates for the right combination of syllabuscomponents. Entry option codes and instructions for submitting entries are in the Cambridge Guide to MakingEntries. Your exams offcer has a copy of this guide.Estimated entriesYou must make estimated entries for this syllabus. This will enable us to send you early question papers andpre-release materials, and ensure you have the necessary materials to carry out assessments at the specifed time.Further information about making estimated entries can be found in the Cambridge Handbook for the relevant yearat http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersExam administrationTo keep our exams secure, we produce question papers for different areas of the world, known as administrativezones. We allocate all Cambridge schools to one administrative zone determined by their location. Each zone hasa specifc timetable. Some of our syllabuses offer candidates different assessment options. An entry option codeis used to identify the components the candidate will take relevant to the administrative zone and the availableassessment options.Support for exams offcersWe know how important exams offcers are to the successful running of exams. We provide them with the supportthey need to make your entries on time. Your exams offcer will fnd this support, and guidance for all other phasesof the Cambridge Exams Cycle, at http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersRetakesCandidates can retake the whole qualifcation as many times as they want to. This is a linear qualifcation socandidates cannot re-sit individual components.Carrying forward internally assessed marksTo confrm if an option is available to carry forward marks for this syllabus, please see the Cambridge Guide toMaking Entries for the relevant series. Regulations for carrying forward internally assessed marks, and informationabout resubmitting coursework, can be found in the Cambridge Handbook.Equality and inclusionWe have taken great care to avoid bias of any kind in the preparation of this syllabus and related assessmentmaterials. In compliance with the UK Equality Act (2010) we have designed this qualifcation to avoid any directand indirect discrimination.The standard assessment arrangements may present unnecessary barriers for candidates with disabilities or learningdiffculties. We can put arrangements in place for these candidates to enable them to access the assessments andreceive recognition of their attainment. We do not agree access arrangements if they give candidates an unfairadvantage over others or if they compromise the standards being assessed.Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. What else you need to know46 Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification Back to contents pageCandidates who cannot access the assessment of any component may be able to receive an award based on theparts of the assessment they have completed.Information on access arrangements is in the Cambridge Handbook athttp://www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersLanguageThis syllabus is available in English only. The assessment materials are in French.After the examGrading and reportingGrades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 indicate the standard a candidate achieved at Cambridge IGCSE (9–1).9 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ means that the candidate’s performance did not meet the standardrequired for grade 1. ‘Ungraded’ is reported on the statement of results but not on the certifcate. In specifccircumstances your candidates may see one of the following letters on their statement of results:• Q (result pending)• X (no result)• Y (to be issued).These letters do not appear on the certifcate.How students and teachers can use the gradesAssessment at Cambridge IGCSE has two purposes:• to measure learning and achievementThe assessment:– confrms achievement and performance in relation to the knowledge, understanding and skills specifed inthe syllabus, to the levels described in the grade descriptions.• to show likely future successThe outcomes:– help predict which students are well prepared for a particular course or career and/or which students aremore likely to be successful– help students choose the most suitable course or career.Grade descriptionsGrade descriptions are provided to give an indication of the standards of achievement candidates awardedparticular grades are likely to show. Weakness in one aspect of the examination may be balanced by a betterperformance in some other aspect.Grade descriptions for Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) French will be published after the frst assessment of the syllabus in2021. Find more information at Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International QualificationCambridge IGCSE (9–1) French 7156 syllabus for 2021. What else you need to knowBack to contents page Cambridge IGCSE - 14-16 Year Olds International Qualification 47Changes to this syllabus for 2021The syllabus has been reviewed and revised for frst examination in 2021.You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.Changes to syllabus content • Information that was previously in the Defned Content Booklet,such as the Minimum Core Vocabulary and the List of Grammar andStructures, is now in the syllabus.• The list of broad topic areas remains the same as the previous syllabus.The list of sub-topics has been updated. These sub-topics are notintended to be prescriptive or exhaustive.• The sub-skills to be taught are identifed and listed under the relevantskills in the subject content section.• The vocabulary list has been updated. The list is intended as a guidefor teachers to assist in the planning of lessons and schemes of work.It is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive. Some assessmenttasks may require students to understand and respond to words(and/or forms of words) that are not on the list.Changes to assessment(including changes to specimenpapers)• The assessment objectives (AOs) have been revised.• Paper 1 Listening will consist of matching as well as three-, four- andfve-option multiple-choice questions.• Paper 2 Reading will consist of six groups of questions, eachcomprising a number of multiple-choice or matching items, as well asitems requiring short answers in French.• Paper 3 Speaking has been updated. Candidates will complete one roleplay (consisting of fve tasks) and two topic conversations.• The levels descriptors in the mark scheme for Paper 3 have also beenrevised.• Paper 4 Writing will consist of three tasks – a form-flling task, adirected writing task and a choice of two extended writing tasks (anemail/letter or an article/blog).• The mark scheme for Paper 4 has also been revised. Candidates’responses to Questions 2 and 3 will be marked using level descriptors.Other changes • The changes to the syllabus content and assessment have been madeto ensure that candidates have opportunities to demonstrate languageprofciency at level A2 (Basic User) and some elements of level B1(Independent User) of the Common European Framework of Referencefor Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).• Grade descriptions will be published after the frst assessment of thissyllabus.In addition to reading the syllabus, you should refer to the updated specimen assessment materials. The specimenpapers will help your students become familiar with exam requirements and command words in questions. Thespecimen mark schemes explain how students should answer questions to meet the assessment objectives.Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2021 are suitable for use withthis syllabus.Cambridge Assessment International EducationThe Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8EA, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1223 553554 Fax: +44 (0)1223 553558Email: [email protected] http://www.cambridgeinternational.org