10 Essential French Verbs to Transition from A2 to B1
By Yohann Coussot — French teacher and FIDE test specialist
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Difficulty:A2 / B1
To progress from A2 to B1 level in French, it is essential to master certain key verbs that will enable you to express yourself more naturally and with greater nuance.
Today, we present ten essential verbs, often misunderstood, that will make a difference in your learning and help you reach the next level.
List of 10 Important Verbs for B1 Level
Se rendre compte
To realize(Verb)Alternatives: réaliser - comprendre
Je me suis rendu compte que le français n'était pas si difficile !
Used to express awareness of a situation or fact.
Remarquer
To notice(Verb)Alternatives: observer - constater - apercevoir
J'ai remarqué qu'elle portait un nouveau manteau.
Used to indicate that someone observed a detail or audible or visible information.
Se débrouiller
To manage(Verb)Alternatives: s'arranger - trouver une solution
Tu peux te débrouiller ou tu as besoin d'aide ?
Indicates that a person manages to handle a situation, sometimes with difficulty, but independently.
Se passer
To happen(Verb)Alternatives: se produire - se dérouler
Ça s'est bien passé ton entretien ?
Used to talk about events or situations that take place at a given time.
Se mettre à
To start(Verb)Alternatives: commencer - entamer
Il s'est mis à apprendre le piano.
Expresses the beginning of an action or activity.
Entendre dire
To hear (say)(Verb)Alternatives: apprendre - entendre parler
J’ai entendu dire qu'il allait quitter son travail.
Often used to talk about rumors or information learned indirectly.
Se dépêcher
To hurry(Verb)Alternatives: aller vite - se presser
Dépêche-toi, on va être en retard !
Used to encourage or express quickness in action.
Tenir au courant
To keep informed(Verb)Alternatives: informer - mettre au courant
Tiens-moi au courant des résultats.
Expresses the action of keeping someone informed.
(En) profiter
To take advantage (of)(Verb)Alternatives: tirer parti - bénéficier
Il fait beau, on peut en profiter pour jardiner.
Used to encourage someone to take advantage of an opportunity.
S'attendre à
To expect(Verb)Alternatives: anticiper - prévoir
Je ne m'attendais pas à ce résultat.
Used to express an expectation or anticipation.
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Conclusion
These ten verbs are essential for making the transition from A2 to B1 level. They will help you express yourself more naturally and with greater nuance in French.
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