DELF A2 Writing: A Guide with Model Texts
The production écrite of the DELF A2 asks you to write 60 to 80 words about everyday situations. It might be an informal email, a note, a description, or a short narrative. The key is to be clear, coherent, and accurate.
Text Types in the A2 Writing Test
The most common texts at A2 are: (1) An email or message to a friend recounting a past event. (2) A description of a person or place. (3) A short opinion text on a familiar topic. (4) An invitation or a reply to one. The register is always informal or neutral.
A Sample Model Text for A2
Consigne: "Vous avez passé un week-end de rêve. Écrivez un email à un(e) ami(e) pour lui raconter ce week-end. (60-80 mots)" Model answer: "Salut Marie ! Je t'écris pour te raconter mon week-end incroyable ! Samedi, je suis allé(e) à Lyon avec ma famille. Nous avons visité le Vieux-Lyon et mangé dans un excellent restaurant. Le soir, nous avons vu un spectacle magnifique. Dimanche, nous nous sommes promenés au bord de la Saône. C'était vraiment fantastique ! J'espère que tu vas bien. À bientôt !"
The Most Useful Connectors for A2
To structure an A2 text well, use: d'abord (first), ensuite (then/next), puis (then), après (after/afterwards), enfin (finally), aussi (also), mais (but), parce que (because), donc (so/therefore).
Practice exercises
Completa: "Marie ___ au cinéma hier soir."
To narrate events in chronological order, which connector do you use to start?
What is the most appropriate sign-off for an informal email to a friend at A2 level?
Exam tips
- Open with a greeting and close with a sign-off — this is non-negotiable.
- Use the passé composé to narrate and the imparfait to describe the background context.
- Connect your ideas properly: without connectors, your text reads like a list, not a story.
- Count your words: falling short of the minimum costs you points automatically.
- Avoid vocabulary you don't fully know: a mistake with a word you understand is worse than playing it safe.
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