Seven Skills Assessed
Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | Viewing | Presenting | Interaction IB Middle Years Programme French Language Acquisition (Years 1–5)
🇫🇷 IB MYP French Reference Sheet 2026
A complete reference sheet for IB MYP French students across Phases 1–6 — verb conjugations, articles, adjectives, pronouns, negatives, question formation and topic vocabulary aligned to assessment criteria A–D.
Phases 1–6 Verb Conjugations Grammar Tables Criteria A–D
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Aligned with the latest 2026 syllabus and board specifications. This sheet is prepared to match your exam board’s official specifications for the 2026 exam series.
All the Core MYP French Grammar and Skills in One Reference Sheet
IB MYP French Language Acquisition develops listening, reading, speaking, writing, viewing, presenting and interaction across six phases. This reference sheet brings together the grammar essentials, key tenses, useful vocabulary and assessment criteria so you can revise the whole subject in one place.
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Phase descriptors mapped from emerging to proficient
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Verb conjugations across present, past, future and conditional
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Grammar essentials — articles, adjectives, pronouns and negatives
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Topics, opinion phrases and assessment criteria A–D
Skills & Phase Descriptors
MYP language acquisition runs across six phases — know where you are and where you're heading.
Phase Descriptors
Phases 1–2 (Emerging)
Familiar words, simple sentences, predictable topics Phases 3–4 (Developing)
Wider vocabulary, paragraphs, clear opinions, common tenses Phases 5–6 (Proficient)
Extended texts, sustained argument, varied tenses and registers Verb Conjugations
Master the core tenses — they unlock most MYP French tasks.
Present Tense — Regular Verbs
-ER (parler)
je parle, tu parles, il/elle parle, nous parlons, vous parlez, ils/elles parlent -IR (finir)
je finis, tu finis, il/elle finit, nous finissons, vous finissez, ils/elles finissent -RE (vendre)
je vends, tu vends, il/elle vend, nous vendons, vous vendez, ils/elles vendent Future, Past & Conditional
Near future (futur proche)
ALLER (present) + infinitive — e.g. je vais manger Perfect (passé composé)
avoir/être (present) + past participle — e.g. j'ai mangé / je suis allé(e) MRS VAN DER TRAMP
Verbs taking être: Monter, Rester, Sortir, Venir, Aller, Naître, Descendre, Entrer, Rentrer, Tomber, Retourner, Arriver, Mourir, Partir (+ reflexives) Imperfect (imparfait)
Stem from nous form + endings -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient Simple future
Infinitive + -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont Conditional
Infinitive + imperfect endings -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient Key Irregular Verbs (present + past participle)
être
je suis, tu es, il est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils sont — pp: été avoir
j'ai, tu as, il a, nous avons, vous avez, ils ont — pp: eu aller
je vais, tu vas, il va, nous allons, vous allez, ils vont — pp: allé faire
je fais, tu fais, il fait, nous faisons, vous faites, ils font — pp: fait pouvoir
je peux, tu peux, il peut, nous pouvons, vous pouvez, ils peuvent — pp: pu vouloir
je veux, tu veux, il veut, nous voulons, vous voulez, ils veulent — pp: voulu savoir
je sais, tu sais, il sait, nous savons, vous savez, ils savent — pp: su Articles & Adjectives
Get gender, number and agreement right — small details, big marks.
Articles
Definite
le (m) | la (f) | l' (vowel/h) | les (plural) Indefinite
un (m) | une (f) | des (plural) Partitive
du (m) | de la (f) | de l' (vowel/h) | des (plural) — for 'some' Adjectives
Agreement
Match noun in gender (+e for f) and number (+s for plural) Position
Usually after the noun (une voiture rouge) BAGS exceptions
Beauty, Age, Goodness, Size — go before the noun (une jolie maison) Comparative
plus / moins / aussi + adjective + que Superlative
le/la/les plus (or moins) + adjective Pronouns
Replace nouns smoothly to write more naturally.
Subject Pronouns
je, tu, il/elle/on, nous, vous, ils/elles Object & Reflexive Pronouns
Direct object
me, te, le/la, nous, vous, les Indirect object
me, te, lui, nous, vous, leur Reflexive
me, te, se, nous, vous, se y and en
y
Replaces à + place/thing — j'y vais en
Replaces de + noun or quantity — j'en mange Negatives & Question Formation
Two structures you will use in every speaking and writing task.
Negatives
ne ... pas (not) | ne ... jamais (never) | ne ... rien (nothing) | ne ... personne (nobody) | ne ... plus (no longer/no more) | ne ... que (only) Place ne before the verb and the second part after the conjugated verb.
Question Formation
Intonation
Tu viens ? — raise your voice at the end Est-ce que
Est-ce que tu viens ? Inversion
Viens-tu ? Question words
qui (who), que (what), où (where), quand (when), pourquoi (why), comment (how), combien (how much/many) Topics & Useful Phrases
Six global contexts give your work cultural and personal relevance.
Global Contexts (with sub-topics)
Identities and relationships
Family, friends, daily routine, health, identity Personal and cultural expression
Hobbies, music, festivals, traditions, the arts Orientation in space and time
Travel, holidays, history, neighbourhoods Scientific and technical innovation
Technology, social media, environment Globalization and sustainability
Climate, recycling, food, global citizenship Fairness and development
Rights, equality, charity, world issues Connectives & Opinion Phrases
Opinion
je pense que (I think that) | à mon avis (in my opinion) | je crois que (I believe that) Reason
parce que (because) | car (for/because) | puisque (since) Linking
et (and) | mais (but) | donc (so) | aussi (also) | cependant (however) Assessment Criteria
Each MYP language acquisition criterion is marked 0–8.
Criteria A–D
A — Comprehending spoken and visual text
Listening + viewing — understand main ideas and detail B — Comprehending written and visual text
Reading + viewing — understand and interpret texts C — Communicating in response to spoken, written and visual text
Engage with texts and respond appropriately D — Using language in spoken and written form
Speak and write accurately, with range and clarity How to Use This Reference Sheet
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Listen Daily
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Build a Tense Cheat Sheet
Keep one page per tense with endings and three example verbs (regular, irregular, reflexive). Review weekly.
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Speak Aloud, Even Alone
Describe your day in French to yourself. Speaking practice cements grammar and improves fluency.
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Learn Vocabulary in Themes
Cluster words by global context — identity, environment, travel — so you can deploy them flexibly in tasks.
Reference Sheet FAQ
Quick answers about this free PDF and how to use it for exam revision and active recall.
Is the IB MYP French Reference Sheet 2026 free to download as a PDF?
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What French Language Acquisition topics and equations does this formula sheet cover?
This page groups key French Language Acquisition formulas in one place for revision. Master IB MYP French Language Acquisition (Phases 1–6) with this 2026 reference sheet. Covers verb conjugations, articles, adjectives, pronouns, negatives, question formation, topics and assessment criteria A–D. Always cross-check with your official syllabus and past papers for your exam session.
Can I use this instead of the official exam formula booklet in the exam?
No. In the exam you must follow only what your exam board allows in the hall—usually the official formula booklet or data sheet where provided. This page is a revision and teaching aid, not a replacement for board-issued materials.
Who is this formula sheet for (Middle School)?
It is written for students preparing for assessments at Middle School in French Language Acquisition, including classroom revision, homework support, and independent study. Teachers and tutors can also share it as a quick reference.
How should I revise with this formula sheet?
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Always check verb forms, gender agreement and accents — accuracy and range together unlock the top phases.