IB French Vocabulary – Ace Your Exams

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IB French Vocabulary — Key to Exam Success

Vocabulary is the backbone of effective communication in IB French B. While grammar provides the structural framework of your sentences, it is vocabulary that allows you to express ideas clearly, precisely, and with nuance — in the oral exam, in written tasks, and in reading and listening comprehension.

This guide covers everything you need: thematic word lists for all five IB global themes, essential phrases for the Individual Oral, model answers, and strategies to build a rich, exam-ready vocabulary. For personalised support, discover our IB French tutoring courses.

How Is Vocabulary Assessed in IB French?

IB examiners assess vocabulary across all four skills — and not in isolation. They look for:

  • A range of vocabulary appropriate to the level — not just high-frequency words, but theme-specific terms and idiomatic expressions
  • Precision — using the right word in the right context, with the right register
  • Variety — avoiding repetition by using synonyms and varied structures
  • Natural use — vocabulary that sounds authentic, not memorised and recited

In the Individual Oral, vocabulary is assessed under Criterion A — Language Control, which covers pronunciation, vocabulary range, grammatical accuracy, and fluency. Using rich, varied vocabulary that you can control reliably under pressure is one of the clearest markers of a grade 6 or 7 oral.

In Paper 1 (Writing), vocabulary is assessed alongside structure and register. In Paper 2 (Reading and Listening), recognising a wide range of vocabulary helps you extract precise meaning from complex texts.

Essential Photo Description Vocabulary for the IB French Oral

In the Individual Oral at SL, you analyse a visual stimulus. Having a bank of descriptive phrases allows you to describe the image fluently and move quickly to the analytical layer. Here are the essential phrases:

Locating elements in the image

  • Au premier plan… — In the foreground…
  • Au second plan / en arrière-plan… — In the background…
  • Au centre de l'image… — In the centre of the image…
  • En haut / en bas… — At the top / at the bottom…
  • À gauche / à droite… — On the left / on the right…

Describing people and actions

  • On voit / on aperçoit… — We can see…
  • Il semble que / elle a l'air de… — It seems that / she appears to…
  • Ils ont l'air heureux / stressé / motivé… — They look happy / stressed / motivated…
  • On remarque que… — One notices that…
  • Cette image représente / illustre… — This image represents / illustrates…

Connecting the image to an IB theme

  • Cette photo est liée au thème de… — This photo is linked to the theme of…
  • Elle soulève la question de… — It raises the question of…
  • Cela me fait penser à… — This makes me think of…
  • On peut faire le lien avec… — We can make a connection with…

The 3-layer structure for a high-scoring oral

Top-scoring students use a structured approach:

  1. Layer 1 — Describe: What do you see? Use precise vocabulary to describe the image in detail.
  2. Layer 2 — Connect: How does the image relate to an IB global theme? How does it reflect a broader social, cultural, or environmental issue?
  3. Layer 3 — Analyse and personalise: Express your opinion. What does this image make you think? What is your reaction? What could or should be done?

Moving quickly through all three layers — and spending most time on layers 2 and 3 — is one of the clearest differences between a grade 5 and a grade 7 oral.

Key Phrases for Expressing Opinions in IB French

A rich bank of opinion phrases is essential for both the oral and written tasks. Here is a curated selection:

Introducing an opinion

  • À mon avis… — In my opinion…
  • Selon moi / Je pense que / Je crois que… — I think that…
  • Il me semble que… — It seems to me that…
  • Je suis convaincu(e) que… — I am convinced that…

Agreeing and disagreeing

  • Je suis tout à fait d'accord… — I completely agree…
  • Je partage cette opinion… — I share this opinion…
  • Je ne suis pas d'accord car… — I disagree because…
  • Bien que cette idée soit intéressante, je pense que… — Although this idea is interesting, I think that…

Adding nuance

  • D'une part… d'autre part… — On the one hand… on the other hand…
  • Certes… mais… — Admittedly… but…
  • Il est vrai que… cependant… — It is true that… however…
  • Malgré cela… — Despite this…

Hypothetical and conditional phrases

  • Si j'étais à leur place, je… — If I were in their position, I would…
  • Si j'avais plus de temps, je… — If I had more time, I would…
  • Il vaudrait mieux… — It would be better to…
  • On pourrait envisager de… — One could consider…

IB French Thematic Vocabulary — All Five Global Themes

1. Identities

Key vocabulary: l'identité culturelle, les traditions, les valeurs, la diversité, la langue maternelle, l'appartenance, les stéréotypes, les préjugés, la tolérance, l'ouverture d'esprit, les croyances, l'héritage culturel.

Useful phrases:

  • La langue est un élément fondamental de l'identité culturelle.
  • Les traditions permettent de maintenir un lien avec les générations passées.
  • Bien que les sociétés évoluent, il est important de préserver le patrimoine culturel.

2. Experiences

Key vocabulary: les voyages, un séjour linguistique, le bénévolat, les échanges culturels, l'apprentissage, les rencontres, les défis, les opportunités, l'éducation, le tourisme durable.

Useful phrases:

  • Voyager permet de s'ouvrir à d'autres cultures et de remettre en question ses propres valeurs.
  • Le bénévolat est une expérience enrichissante qui développe le sens des responsabilités.
  • Un séjour linguistique est l'une des meilleures façons d'améliorer ses compétences en langue étrangère.

3. Human Ingenuity

Key vocabulary: la technologie, l'innovation, les réseaux sociaux, l'intelligence artificielle, les médias, la créativité, l'art, la musique, la littérature, la recherche scientifique, le progrès, la désinformation, les fake news.

Useful phrases:

  • Les nouvelles technologies ont transformé notre façon de communiquer et d'accéder à l'information.
  • Bien que les réseaux sociaux facilitent les échanges, ils favorisent aussi la propagation des fausses informations.
  • L'intelligence artificielle soulève des questions éthiques importantes sur l'avenir du travail.

4. Social Organisation

Key vocabulary: la société, l'égalité, les droits de l'homme, la pauvreté, la discrimination, la solidarité, l'exclusion sociale, le système éducatif, la santé publique, l'urbanisation, les migrations, la justice sociale.

Useful phrases:

  • La discrimination sous toutes ses formes constitue une atteinte aux droits fondamentaux de l'individu.
  • Il est essentiel de promouvoir l'égalité des chances pour construire une société plus juste.
  • Les migrations sont souvent liées à des conflits ou à des crises économiques, et il faut les aborder avec empathie.

5. Sharing the Planet

Key vocabulary: le réchauffement climatique, l'effet de serre, les énergies renouvelables, la déforestation, la biodiversité, la pollution atmosphérique, le recyclage, le développement durable, la fonte des glaces, la montée des eaux, les catastrophes naturelles.

Useful phrases:

  • Le réchauffement climatique représente l'un des défis les plus urgents auxquels notre planète est confrontée.
  • Il est indispensable de réduire nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre pour limiter les conséquences du changement climatique.
  • À notre échelle, des gestes simples comme le recyclage ou l'utilisation des transports en commun peuvent faire une vraie différence.

Essential IB French Connectors

Using varied logical connectors is one of the clearest markers of a high-level text or oral response. Move beyond et, mais, donc and use these:

  • Adding: de plus, par ailleurs, en outre, également
  • Contrasting: cependant, néanmoins, en revanche, or, tandis que, alors que
  • Explaining: en effet, c'est pourquoi, c'est la raison pour laquelle, car, puisque
  • Conceding: certes, il est vrai que, bien que + subjonctif, malgré
  • Concluding: en conclusion, pour conclure, en définitive, finalement, en résumé

Model Oral Response — Environment Theme

Here is an example of a high-scoring oral response to a photo showing young people cleaning a park:

Sur cette photo, on peut voir un groupe d'adolescents qui nettoient un parc. Au premier plan, ils portent des gants et ramassent des déchets. En arrière-plan, on aperçoit des arbres et des poubelles de recyclage. Ils semblent très motivés et engagés.

Cette image est liée au thème du partage de la planète, et plus précisément à la question de la protection de l'environnement. Elle soulève la question de la responsabilité individuelle face au changement climatique. Bien que certaines personnes ne soient pas conscientes des enjeux environnementaux, des initiatives comme celle-ci montrent qu'il est possible d'agir à notre échelle.

À mon avis, ce type d'action est essentiel, mais insuffisant si les gouvernements ne prennent pas des mesures plus ambitieuses. Si j'étais à leur place, je participerais aussi, et j'essaierais d'organiser des campagnes de sensibilisation dans mon école pour encourager d'autres personnes à agir.

Notice how this response moves through all three layers — description, connection to theme, personal opinion — and uses connectors (bien que, cependant), a conditional clause (si j'étais à leur place), and the subjunctive (ne soient pas).

IB French Vocabulary for Ab Initio — What Is Different?

IB French Ab Initio is designed for complete beginners. The vocabulary required is naturally less extensive than for SL or HL, but it must be used accurately and confidently across all four skills. The oral exam format is similar — students analyse a visual stimulus — but the expected level of language is A2 to low B1.

Key differences in vocabulary requirements

  • Simpler but precise — at Ab Initio, examiners reward accurate use of accessible vocabulary over attempts at complex structures that collapse mid-sentence
  • Same five global themes — identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation, and sharing the planet — but explored at a more foundational level
  • Everyday vocabulary is essential — describing daily routines, people, places, and simple opinions forms the core of the Ab Initio oral
  • Connectors matter here too — even at Ab Initio, using parce que, donc, mais, cependant lifts the quality of a response significantly

Essential Ab Initio vocabulary by theme

Identities: la famille, les amis, les loisirs, les habitudes, le caractère, les émotions, l'apparence physique, la nationalité, la langue.

Experiences: les vacances, le week-end, les activités, les sports, les voyages, l'école, les cours, les examens, les sorties.

Human Ingenuity: la technologie, le téléphone, l'internet, les réseaux sociaux, la musique, le cinéma, les jeux vidéo.

Social Organisation: la ville, le quartier, les transports, le travail, les magasins, les règles, la société.

Sharing the Planet: l'environnement, la nature, les animaux, le recyclage, la pollution, le climat.

The 3-layer approach at Ab Initio level

The same 3-layer structure applies at Ab Initio — describe, connect to theme, give an opinion — but with simpler language:

  • Layer 1: Sur cette photo, on voit… / Il y a… / Les personnes…
  • Layer 2: Je pense que cette image montre… / C'est lié au thème de…
  • Layer 3: À mon avis… / Je crois que… / Si j'étais à leur place…

Even at Ab Initio, attempting layer 3 — a personal opinion, however simple — significantly improves your mark. Many Ab Initio students stop at layer 1, which limits their score.

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How Many Words Do You Need to Learn for IB French?

This is one of the most common questions — and one that no official IB document answers precisely. Here is a practical guide by level:

  • Ab Initio — aim for approximately 1,500–2,000 words by the end of the course. Focus on high-frequency everyday vocabulary and theme-specific terms across the five global themes.
  • Standard Level (SL) — aim for 3,000–4,000 words, including theme-specific vocabulary, connectors, idiomatic expressions, and opinion phrases. Quality matters more than quantity — knowing 3,000 words you can use actively is better than recognising 6,000 passively.
  • Higher Level (HL) — aim for 4,000–5,000 words, including the literary vocabulary needed for text analysis and more nuanced register across formal and informal contexts.

The key principle at all levels: active vocabulary (words you can use spontaneously in speech and writing) is what examiners assess. Passive recognition alone is not enough.

Vocabulary by Text Type — Paper 1 Writing

In Paper 1, you choose one writing task from three options. Each text type has its own vocabulary conventions, register, and opening/closing formulas. Using the right vocabulary for the right format is one of the clearest markers of a high-scoring response.

Email or letter (informal)

  • Opening: Cher / Chère…, Salut…, Bonjour…,
  • Closing: À bientôt, Grosses bises, Amicalement, Bien à toi,
  • Useful phrases: Je t'écris pour te dire que…, J'espère que tu vas bien…, Tu te souviens de…?

Formal letter or report

  • Opening: Madame, Monsieur, / À qui de droit,
  • Closing: Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées. / Dans l'attente de votre réponse,
  • Useful phrases: Je me permets de vous contacter au sujet de…, Suite à…, Je souhaiterais vous informer que…, Je vous serais reconnaissant(e) de bien vouloir…

Article or blog post

  • Opening: Avez-vous déjà…?, Imaginez que…, Il est indéniable que…,
  • Closing: En conclusion…, Pour conclure…, N'hésitez pas à partager votre opinion en commentaire.
  • Useful phrases: Selon une étude récente…, De nombreux experts s'accordent à dire que…, Il convient de souligner que…

Speech or debate

  • Opening: Mesdames et Messieurs…, Chers collègues…, C'est avec grand plaisir que…
  • Closing: Je vous remercie de votre attention. / Je vous invite à réfléchir à…
  • Useful phrases: Permettez-moi de vous présenter…, Je voudrais attirer votre attention sur…, Comme vous le savez sans doute…

Diary entry

  • Opening: Cher journal…, Aujourd'hui, quelque chose d'inattendu s'est produit…
  • Closing: Je dois m'arrêter ici pour ce soir. / À demain,
  • Useful phrases: Je n'arrive pas à croire que…, J'ai du mal à accepter…, Je me sens…, Ce qui m'a frappé(e), c'est…

Vocabulary for Describing Statistics and Data — Paper 1

Many IB French writing tasks require you to interpret or refer to statistics, graphs, or reports. Having a bank of precise vocabulary for this purpose significantly strengthens your written response:

  • Increases: augmenter, croître, progresser, s'accroître, atteindre un pic, atteindre un sommet
  • Decreases: diminuer, baisser, chuter, régresser, atteindre un creux, être en baisse
  • Stays the same: stagner, se stabiliser, demeurer stable, rester constant
  • Approximations: environ, à peu près, près de, presque, approximativement
  • Proportions: la majorité, la minorité, la moitié, un tiers, un quart, la plupart de
  • Comparisons: par rapport à, comparé à, contrairement à, alors que, tandis que
  • Trends: une tendance à la hausse / à la baisse, une évolution significative, une progression constante

Common False Friends (Faux Amis) in IB French

False friends are words that look similar in French and English but have different meanings. Using them incorrectly in a written task or oral is a common and avoidable mistake:

  • actuellement — means currently / at the moment, not "actually" → actually = en fait / en réalité
  • sensible — means sensitive, not "sensible" → sensible = raisonnable / sensé(e)
  • une librairie — means a bookshop, not "a library" → a library = une bibliothèque
  • assister à — means to attend, not "to assist" → to assist = aider / assister quelqu'un
  • une journée — means a day (duration), not "a journey" → a journey = un voyage / un trajet
  • sympathique — means nice / friendly, not "sympathetic" → sympathetic = compatissant(e)
  • éventuellement — means possibly / perhaps, not "eventually" → eventually = finalement / à terme
  • une conférence — means a lecture / talk, not "a conference" (though it can also mean this) → be precise with context
  • prétendre — means to claim, not "to pretend" → to pretend = faire semblant de
  • rester — means to stay / remain, not "to rest" → to rest = se reposer

IB French HL — Literary and Analytical Vocabulary

At Higher Level (HL), students study two literary works and must analyse them in the oral exam and in written tasks. This requires a specific vocabulary of literary analysis that SL students do not need:

Narrative and structure

  • le narrateur / la narratrice — the narrator
  • la narration à la première / troisième personne — first / third person narration
  • le point de vue — the point of view
  • la structure narrative — the narrative structure
  • le dénouement — the resolution / ending
  • le retour en arrière / le flashback — the flashback

Style and language

  • le champ lexical — the lexical field
  • la métaphore / la comparaison / la personnification — metaphor / simile / personification
  • le ton — the tone (ironique, mélancolique, satirique, optimiste…)
  • le registre — the register (familier, soutenu, neutre)
  • l'ironie (f) — irony
  • la répétition / l'anaphore (f) — repetition / anaphora

Themes and ideas

  • le thème principal / secondaire — the main / secondary theme
  • le symbole / le symbolisme — the symbol / symbolism
  • la critique sociale — social critique
  • l'engagement (m) — commitment / engagement (often political or social)
  • évoquer / illustrer / symboliser / dénoncer — to evoke / illustrate / symbolise / denounce

Useful analytical phrases

  • L'auteur cherche à montrer que… — The author seeks to show that…
  • Ce passage illustre parfaitement… — This passage perfectly illustrates…
  • On peut interpréter cela comme… — This can be interpreted as…
  • Le ton de ce texte est… — The tone of this text is…
  • Cela nous amène à réfléchir sur… — This leads us to reflect on…

Vocabulary Strategies for Paper 2 — Reading and Listening

In Paper 2, you encounter texts you have never seen before. A strong vocabulary base helps you understand them — but so do strategies for handling unknown words:

  • Use cognates — many French and English words share Latin roots. Une catastrophe, une décision, une transformation — these are immediately recognisable even without prior study.
  • Read in context — do not stop at an unknown word. Read the full sentence and the surrounding paragraph. The meaning is often inferable from context.
  • Identify the word class — is it a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb? This narrows the possible meaning significantly.
  • Focus on key vocabulary — in listening comprehension, you will not catch every word. Focus on content words (nouns, verbs, key adjectives) rather than every function word.
  • Build a recognition vocabulary — regularly reading French news articles and listening to podcasts builds a wide passive vocabulary that becomes active under exam pressure.

Strategies to Build Your IB French Vocabulary

  • Learn vocabulary in context — never memorise words in isolation. Use them in sentences linked to IB themes so you can recall them naturally under pressure.
  • Organise by theme — keep a vocabulary notebook with one section per global theme. Add new words, expressions, and example sentences as you encounter them.
  • Use active recall — flashcards, apps, or covering your notes and testing yourself daily. Spaced repetition is the most effective method for long-term retention.
  • Record yourself — listen back to check pronunciation, vocabulary use, and fluency. Identifying your own hesitations is the first step to eliminating them.
  • Read and listen daily — follow French news sites (Le Monde, RFI Français Facile) and podcasts. Encountering vocabulary in authentic contexts reinforces both meaning and usage.
  • Practise with past papers — working through real IB prompts under timed conditions is the most direct preparation for both the oral and written exams.

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IB French Vocabulary — Frequently Asked Questions

What vocabulary do I need for IB French Ab Initio?

At Ab Initio level, you need accurate and confident use of everyday vocabulary across the five global themes, at an A2 to low B1 level. Focus on: describing people, places, and routines; expressing simple opinions; and using basic connectors. The oral exam follows the same format as SL — analysing a visual stimulus — but the expected language level is more accessible. Even at Ab Initio, attempting a personal opinion (layer 3) significantly improves your mark. Read our full guide: IB French Ab Initio preparation.

What vocabulary do I need for the IB French oral exam?

You need theme-specific vocabulary across all five IB global themes (identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation, and sharing the planet), a range of opinion phrases and connectors, descriptive vocabulary for photo analysis (spatial terms, verbs of appearance), and conditional and hypothetical expressions for nuanced discussion. The key is being able to use this vocabulary naturally under pressure — not just recognise it.

How do I describe a photo in the IB French oral exam?

Use a 3-layer approach: first describe what you see (people, objects, actions, setting), then connect the image to an IB global theme, then express a personal opinion or suggest solutions. Use spatial vocabulary (au premier plan, en arrière-plan, à gauche, à droite) and descriptive verbs (on voit, on aperçoit, il semble que, ils ont l'air de). Read our full guide on IB French oral exam preparation.

How much vocabulary do I need for IB French?

There is no fixed word count, but you should be comfortable across all five IB themes. At SL, you need enough vocabulary to communicate ideas clearly and accurately. At HL, examiners expect greater precision, range, and the ability to express nuanced arguments. Organising your learning by theme is the most effective approach.

What are the best ways to memorise IB French vocabulary?

The most effective methods are: learning vocabulary in context (in sentences linked to IB themes), using spaced repetition with flashcards, recording yourself speaking, reading French news and articles daily, and practising with past papers. Consistency matters more than intensity — 15–20 minutes of daily practice is more effective than occasional long sessions.

What connectors should I use in IB French?

Move beyond basic connectors and use more complex ones: cependant, néanmoins, en revanche, par conséquent, bien que, tandis que, alors que, de ce fait, en outre, certes. Using varied connectors is one of the clearest markers of a high-level text or oral. See our full guide on French connectors for IB.

Is vocabulary or grammar more important for IB French?

Both are essential and inseparable. Grammar provides the structure; vocabulary provides the content. A grammatically perfect sentence with limited vocabulary will not score highly — and neither will a vocabulary-rich response with systematic grammatical errors. The best preparation develops both simultaneously, through IB-style tasks and regular spoken practice. See our guide on what grammar you need for IB French.

How do I use si clauses effectively in the IB French oral?

Si clauses allow you to demonstrate multiple tenses in a single sentence — a powerful signal of grammatical range. Use: Si j'étais à leur place, je… (imparfait + conditionnel) to discuss the image hypothetically, and Si j'avais étudié davantage, j'aurais… (plus-que-parfait + conditionnel passé) to reflect on past situations. These constructions naturally appear in discussions of global themes and personal opinions.

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