20 French Idioms for TEF Speaking Section B: Adding Native Flair

In the TEF Speaking Section B (The Persuasion Task), the examiner is looking for Spontaneity and Authenticity.

If you sound like a robot reading from a textbook, you will get a B2. If you sound like a natural speaker who knows how to use "Color" in their language, you will get a C1+. One of the fastest ways to signal this authenticity is through the correct use of Idioms.

At PrepMyFrench, we’ve selected 20 idioms that fit perfectly into the "Persuasion" context of Section B.

1. The "Starting the Conversation" Idioms

Use these to break the ice with your "friend" (the examiner).