CBSE Class 11 French Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT En Route-1
CBSE Class 11 – French
(Based on NCERT | Latest CBSE Curriculum 2025–26)
🇫🇷 CLASS 11 – FRENCH
Board: CBSE
Subject: French
Academic Year: 2025–26
📝 QUESTION PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME (CBSE)
Theory Examination: 80 Marks
Time: 3 Hours
Question Paper Structure
- Section A: Reading Comprehension (Unseen passages)
- Section B: Writing Skills (short compositions, messages, letters, dialogues)
- Section C: Grammar (applied grammar in context)
- Section D: Literature / Textbook-based questions
- Question types include VSA, SA and LA
- Map-based questions: Not applicable
Internal Assessment / Project Work: 20 Marks
- Listening & Speaking activities
- Portfolio / Viva Voce
- Total Marks: 100 (80 Theory + 20 Internal Assessment)
📚 SYLLABUS – UNIT-WISE (AS PER NCERT & CBSE 2025–26)
Textbook: En Route – 1 (NCERT, Class XI)
| Unit | Lesson / Chapter Title | Learning Outcomes / Chapter Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | L’amitié | Develop vocabulary and expressions related to friendship; improve reading and conversational skills. |
| Unit 2 | Le sport et le plaisir de jouer | Learn language related to sports, hobbies and leisure activities; focus on opinions and preferences. |
| Unit 3 | La famille | Understand family relationships, descriptions and daily life using appropriate grammatical structures. |
| Unit 4 | La maison et la vie quotidienne | Learn vocabulary related to house, routine and lifestyle; practice descriptive writing. |
| Unit 5 | La santé | Understand expressions related to health, illness and well-being; use of imperatives and advice. |
| Unit 6 | Les loisirs et la culture | Learn about cultural activities, festivals and hobbies; develop comprehension skills. |
| Unit 7 | L’environnement | Build awareness of environmental issues while practising persuasive and descriptive language. |
| Unit 8 | Les médias et la technologie | Learn vocabulary related to media, technology and communication in modern life. |
Grammar (Applied through Lessons)
| Area | Topics Covered | Skills Developed |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar | Articles, adjectives, pronouns | Sentence formation and agreement |
| Grammar | Verbs (present, past, near future) | Correct usage of tenses |
| Grammar | Negation, interrogation | Asking questions and forming responses |
| Grammar | Prepositions & conjunctions | Fluency and coherence in writing |
Writing & Speaking Skills
| Area | Tasks | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Short paragraphs, messages, letters, dialogues | Clear and structured written expression |
| Speaking | Role plays, conversations, presentations | Pronunciation, confidence and fluency |
📌 TEACHING & ASSESSMENT NOTES
- Focus on communicative competence in French
- Balanced emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
- Internal assessment strengthens practical language usage
🔍 RELATED KEYPHRASES
- CBSE Class 11 French Syllabus 2025-26
- NCERT French En Route 1 Class 11
- Class 11 French Exam Pattern CBSE
- CBSE French Grammar Syllabus XI
- CBSE Class 11 French Project Work
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1. Which book is prescribed for CBSE Class 11 French?
NCERT prescribes En Route – 1 for Class 11 French.
Q2. How many marks are allotted to internal assessment?
Internal assessment carries 20 marks including speaking and listening skills.
Q3. Is French a scoring subject in Class 11?
Yes, with regular practice, French is considered a scoring and skill-based subject.
Q4. Are grammar questions asked separately in the exam?
Grammar is tested in context, integrated with reading and writing sections.
Q5. Is there any map work in Class 11 French?
No, map-based questions are not applicable in French.
