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Zidane

"Zidane"
French A2 dictation exercise

The most famous French footballer [US:soccer player] introduces himself.

Note: "Zidane" speaks with the Marseille accent.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "faire partie de", "meilleur/e du monde", "un footballeur", "une équipe", "un meneur de jeu (foot)", "un numéro", "marquer un but", "la Coupe du Monde", "dernier", "un match", "donner un coup de tête à", "un adversaire", "pas malin".

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE
Last updated: 2023-01-12

I'll play you French speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
Start the exercise
How the test works
You’ll practise: L'Imparfait (Indicatif), Le Passé Composé (Indicatif), Verbes réguliers avec -ER
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