Practise reading in French at Elementary (A2), where you read short texts on familiar, everyday topics, using past and present tenses and high-frequency vocabulary. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.
Thomas habite dans un petit village à la campagne. Chaque matin, il se réveille à six heures et demie. D'abord, il boit un grand verre de jus d'orange dans la cuisine. Ensuite, il prend une douche et il met des vêtements propres. Puis il va à son travail à vélo, parce que le bus passe trop tard. Le trajet dure environ vingt minutes le long de la rivière. Le soir, il rentre fatigué et il prépare une soupe chaude. Avant de dormir, il lit quelques pages d'un livre. Thomas aime beaucoup sa vie simple et tranquille.
How does Thomas get to work?
AHe walks along the river
BHe takes the bus
CHe rides a bicyclecorrect
DHe drives a car
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does French reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short French passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.