Practise reading in French at Intermediate (B1), where you read longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details. 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.
Depuis trois ans, Camille fait son pain elle-même chaque dimanche matin. Au début, ses premiers pains étaient durs comme de la pierre et personne ne voulait les manger. Elle a failli abandonner après plusieurs échecs, mais une voisine lui a donné un conseil simple : laisser reposer la pâte beaucoup plus longtemps. Camille a suivi cette idée et, peu à peu, ses résultats se sont améliorés. Aujourd'hui, toute la famille attend l'odeur chaude qui remplit la cuisine. Ses enfants disent que le pain du magasin n'a plus le même goût. Le secret, explique-t-elle, n'est pas la force des bras mais la patience. Si la pâte repose toute la nuit, elle devient plus légère et plus facile à travailler. Camille ajoute qu'elle ne mesure presque rien et qu'elle se fie surtout à ses mains. Ce moment du dimanche est devenu, pour elle, un vrai plaisir et non une corvée.
What advice helped Camille improve her bread?
AKneading the dough more strongly with her arms.
BLetting the dough rest for much longer.correct
CBuying better flour from a special shop.
DMeasuring every ingredient very carefully.
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
French Intermediate (B1)longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details.
How it helps you read better
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.