CBSE Class 9 French Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 9 French Syllabus for 2026-27 outlines the curriculum for the subject, carrying a total of 80 marks for the external examination and 20 marks for internal assessment. The external exam is divided into four sections: Reading (10 marks), Writing (20 marks), Grammar (30 marks), and Culture and Civilisation (20 marks). The Reading section includes an unseen prose passage. The Writing section comprises one long informal letter and two short compositions. Grammar covers demonstrative adjectives, various verb tenses (présent, futur proche, futur simple, passé composé, impératif, imparfait), pronominal verbs, question formation, negatives, personal pronouns, and simple relative pronouns. The Culture and Civilisation section is based on textbook lessons 1-8, assessed through short answer questions and MCQs. Internal assessment includes subject enrichment activities, portfolio, periodic tests, and multiple assessments.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 9 |
| Subject | French |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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FRENCH Subject Code - 018 Class IX (2026-27)
Time: 3 hours
M. Marks: 80 + 20
A) Reading Section:
10 marks
One unseen prose passage (factual/descriptive) (150 words) (with a picture/diagrammatically represented data)
B) Writing Section: 20 marks
One long composition (Informal letter) 80 words Two short compositions -: (recipe/ message/ postcard/ description of a person with visual input and clues) (30-35 words)
- Grammar Section: 30 marks
Demonstrative adjectives, verbs (présent, futur proche, futur simple, pronominal verbs, passé composé, impératif, imparfait), question formation (excluding interrogative adjectives and pronouns), negatives, personal pronouns, simple relative pronouns.
- Culture and Civilisation: 20 marks Question based on the textbook:
- Short answer questions 5 x 2 10 marks
- MCQ (True or false/match the following/ 10 marks fill in the blanks) (Any 2)
- L. 1 – La famille
- L. 2 – Au lycée
- L. 3 – Une journée de Pauline
- L. <math>4 - \text{Les saisons}</math>
- L. <math>5</math> – Les voyages
- L. 6 - Les loisirs et les sports
- L. 7 – L'argent de poche
- L. 8 – Faire des achats
E) Internal Assessment:
20 marks
As per CBSE guidelines for all subjects: ĺ. Subject enrichment activity (ASL) 5
- Portfolio 5
- Periodic Tests 5
- Multiple Assessments 5
(Please refer to the latest guidelines issued by the CBSE on their website from time to time) It is recommended that listening and speaking skills be regularly practiced and art-integrated projects based on activities like role play, skit and dramatisation should be encouraged.
Prescribed textbook:
Entre Jeunes, Class IX (CBSE)
Textbook Lessons 1-8.
FRENCH Subject Code - 018
Class IX (2026-27)
The Question Paper will be divided into four sections:
Section - A: Reading Comprehension
Time: 3 Hrs.
Section - B: Writing
- 10 marks
Section - C: Grammar
- 20 marks
Section - D: Culture and Civilisation
- 30 marks
Section wise weightage:
- 20 marks
Section Details of Topics/Sections Types of Questions Marks
Section – A 1 Unseen prose passage (150 True or false 10
(Understanding) words) Short answer questions
Picture / Data Based Vocabulary search:
Noun and verb forms/opposites/
synonyms/adjectives
Section – B 1 Long composition (informal Creative long answers 10
(Creating) letter – 80 words) (1/3)
Any 2 short compositions (30-35 words): Message/Describing a Creative short answers 10
person/Recipe/Postcard <math>(5 \times 2)</math>
Section – C Grammar Adjectifs démonstratifs 05
(Application) (5 out of 7 questions - for each grammar topic) Trouvez la question 05
Négatifs 05
Pronoms (COD, COI) 05
Verbes (Présent, futur simple, impératif,
futur proche, passé composé, imparfait, 05
impératif), verbes pronominaux
Pronoms relatifs simples 05
Section – D Culture and Civilisation Short answers 5 x 2 10
(Remembering Lessons 1 – 8 (5/7)
and analyzing) MCQ
True or False 5 x 1 05
Match the following 5 x 1 05
Fill in the blanks 5 x 1 (5/7)
(The student will be tested on any two)
Total marks 80
FRENCH (CODE: 018) CLASS – X
2026-2027
M. Marks: 80 + 20
Time: 3 Hrs
A) Reading Section:
10 marks
One unseen prose passage (factual/descriptive) (150-200 words) (with a picture/diagrammatically represented data)
20 marks
B) Writing Section:
One long composition (Informal letter) based on the main themes given in lessons 2-8, 10 (80 words)
Two short compositions: message, re-arranging a dialogue in logical sequence, completing a text with the help of clues provided. (30-35 words)
C) Grammar Section:
30 marks
Verbs (All tenses done in class 9, conditionnel du présent, futur antérieur, plus-que-parfait & subjonctif), pronom relatif simple et composé, pronom personnel (COD, COI, y, en, tonique, etc.), trouvez la question, discours direct et indirect, négatifs, possessifs - adjectifs et pronoms, démonstratifs - adjectifs et pronoms (simples et composés)
(Note: Personal pronouns will continue to be tested as the topic is done in Class 9)
- Culture and Civilization 20 marks Question based on text book:
- Short answer questions 5 x 2 10 marks
- MCQ (True or false/ match the following/ 10 marks fill in the blanks)
Note: Students are not to be tested on texts marked 'Pour aller plus loin' and 'Je découvre'
- L.2 – Après le bac
- L.3 – Chercher du travail
- L.4 – Le plaisir de lire
- L.5 - Les médias
- L.6 - Chacun ses goûts
- L.7 – En pleine forme
- L.8 – L'environnement
- L.10 - Vive la République!
- Internal Assessment 20 marks As per CBSE guidelines for all subjects:
- Subject enrichment activity 5
- Portfolio 5
- Periodic Tests 5
- Multiple Assessments 5
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark distribution for Class 9 French in 2026-27?
The total marks are divided into 80 for the external examination and 20 for internal assessment.
Which textbook is prescribed for CBSE Class 9 French?
The prescribed textbook is 'Entre Jeunes, Class IX (CBSE)'.
What are the main topics covered in the Grammar section?
The Grammar section covers demonstrative adjectives, various verb tenses, pronominal verbs, question formation, negatives, personal pronouns, and simple relative pronouns.
How is the Culture and Civilisation section assessed?
It is assessed through short answer questions and multiple-choice questions (MCQ) based on textbook lessons 1-8.
What does the Writing section include?
The Writing section includes one long informal letter and two short compositions like messages, descriptions, or postcards.
What components are included in the Internal Assessment?
Internal Assessment includes Subject Enrichment Activity (ASL), Portfolio, Periodic Tests, and Multiple Assessments, each carrying 5 marks.
CBSE Class 9 French syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.