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Last updated: 3 de agosto de 2026
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In TEF Expression Écrite Section B, you must write an argumentative article (200 words) to convince a community or a magazine editors about a specific topic.
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This is called La Concession followed by La Réfutation. It is the most powerful weapon in French rhetoric.
Don't just say: "I am for X because A, B, and C." Use this:
To admit a point, use these "Softening" phrases:
Example: "Certes, l'apprentissage d'une langue demande du temps. Cependant, les bénéfices cognitifs sont immenses."
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Once you admitted their point, you must immediately crush it (politely).
Let's apply this to a real TEF Topic: "Should the city center be car-free?"
"I think it's good because there is less pollution and it's quieter for people."
"Certes, l'interdiction des voitures peut causer des désagréments aux commerçants qui craignent une baisse de fréquentation. Néanmoins, les exemples d'autres villes européennes prouvent que la piétonnisation revitalise les centres-villes et attire, en définitive, plus de clients."
Why this is better: It shows the examiner you understand the complexity of the issue. You aren't just a cheerleader; you are a thinker.
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Use these verbs to sound like a debater:
Topic: Remote Work (Télétravail)
"Il est indéniable que le télétravail peut entraîner un sentiment d'isolement social pour certains employés. Toutefois, cet inconvénient est largement compensé par la flexibilité offerte et la réduction du stress lié aux transports. Par conséquent, avec une organisation adéquate, cette pratique s'avère être un levier de productivité majeur."
Logic Breakdown:
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In TEF Section B, you have very few words (200). You cannot afford to ramble. The Concession-Refutation model allows you to address two sides of a coin in one fluid motion. Start your main paragraphs with "Si [Opposing View] est vrai, il n'en demeure pas moins que [Your View]..." (While X is true, it remains no less that Y...). This phrase alone screams C1.
