The 'NCLC 9' Vocabulary Checklist: 100 High-Level Words

To reach an NCLC 9 or 10 in the TEF/TCF Canada, your vocabulary must be Precise, Varied, and Academic.

If you keep using words like bon, mauvais, faire, and dire, you are signaling a B1 or B2 level. To signal a C1 level, you must use words that show nuance, complexity, and professional maturity.

At PrepMyFrench, we’ve curated the "Master 100"—the 100 words that appear most frequently in high-scoring scripts and sophisticated reading passages.

1. Verbs of Action and Thought (Sophisticated)

Don't say "To do" or "To think." Say: