Family, friends and relationships: Edexcel GCSE French questions

Every Edexcel GCSE French exam question on 1.1 Family, friends and relationships, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 164 questions on Family, friends and relationships, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) What do we learn about Mbappé’s family? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (2 marks): Why is Mbappé François’ role model? Give two reasons. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) Why does François think Mbappé is a good footballer? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): Mbappé supports a charity. What does this charity do? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): Why was Mamed’s friendship important for Tahar? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Where did Mamed live? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): Why did Mamed invite Tahar to his house? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): Why did the bread seem delicious? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): Today, it is … A foggy. B raining. C snowy. D windy.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Catherine’s assistant is her … A sister. B daughter. C friend. D aunt.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Catherine is going to … A join the dance class. B go to see her friend. C be an assistant. D talk to Madame Dismaïlova.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): The girl who wears glasses … A is sitting down. B reminds Catherine of herself. C is a talented dancer. D is the same age as Catherine.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): When she was young, Catherine wished she … A could attend more classes. B danced like Madame Dismaïlova. C had a better teacher. D did not need to wear glasses.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): Jo’s life changed when she was … A ten. B eleven. C twelve. D thirteen.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Jo’s father arrived home … A at the usual time. B earlier than usual. C later than usual. D around midnight.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Her father asked if they wanted to live … A in the countryside. B near the beach. C in the mountains. D in a city.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Jo’s family could not have pets because they lived in … A a house. B a flat. C a hotel. D a bungalow.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Jo’s family is moving because … A they want to be near Paris. B they enjoy travelling. C her father has left his job. D they need space to work.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): Why was Mamed’s friendship important for Tahar? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Where did Mamed live? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): Why did Mamed invite Tahar to his house? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): Why did the bread seem delicious? (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (12 marks): (Source: © fizkes/Shutterstock) 1 Écris une description de la photo et exprime ton opinion sur la famille. Écris 20–30 mots environ en français.
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): What do we learn about Salma’s family? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): What does Salma look like? Give one detail. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What do Calliope and Salma like doing? Give one detail. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): What does Calliope say about Salma’s character? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): What did the author read when he was young? Give one example. (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Why did he not have a computer or a mobile phone? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): What does the author say about his bike? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): Why does he think his childhood was better than his parents’? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): My half-brother is funny. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): I am an only child. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): My cousin is 15 years old. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): My sister is pretty. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): We play tennis together. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): I live with my father and my grandmother. . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): What did the author read when he was young? Give one example. (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Why did he not have a computer or a mobile phone? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): What does the author say about his bike? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): Why does he think his childhood was better than his parents’? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) For Souleymane, the most important thing is that his friends … A listen to him. B understand him. C share the same interests. D are keen on sport.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): Souleymane’s mother thinks he is too young to … A go out at the weekend. B come home late. C spend the weekend at a friend’s. D go on holiday with his friends.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): In the future, he is going to … A go to the same university as his friends. B make new friends at university. C live with his friends. D go travelling with his
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) Camille met her best friend … A at primary school. B at secondary school. C when she was 5. D at a dance club.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): Her best friend … A talks too much. B is selfish. C is bad tempered. D is impatient.
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (1 mark): Camille and her friend are planning to go to … A the theatre. B the cinema. C a dance competition. D a concert.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): We like to play basketball. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): My best friend is 15. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): My friend loves watching films. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): My friend is very nice. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): My friend likes the same music as me. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): My friend loves animals. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): It is … A four o’clock. B half past four. C five o’clock. D half past five.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Noé’s mother goes shopping on … A Tuesday. B Wednesday. C Thursday. D Friday.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Noé says his mother is … A always late. B never late. C sometimes late. D late on Fridays.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Madame Martin … A takes Noé to a classroom. B telephones his mother. C gives Noé some homework. D says his mother is on the way.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Noé is feeling … A angry. B bored. C frightened. D sad.
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Écris un article pour un magazine. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • une description d’une personne que tu admires • ce que cette personne a fait
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Jamila A She can’t spend the night at a friend’s. B Her brother has more freedom than her. C She has to call home when she is out. D She only goes out at the we
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Didier A His parents have strict rules. B His parents trust him. C He has to take a taxi home. D He can go to bed when he wants. E His parents involve him in de
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): What unusual thing did Lisa do today? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Where did Jeanne think Lisa was? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): When did Lisa’s mother leave? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): How would you describe the life of Lisa’s father since her mother left? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): Camille and Léa are… A neighbours. B sisters. C friends. D cousins.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Camille and Léa… A lived near each other. B contacted each other daily. C went away together. D had lots of problems.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Camille thinks some pupils are… A unhappy. B shy. C clever. D self-assured.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Camille… A has no future plans. B works in a supermarket. C is a policewoman. D wants to be successful.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): Camille is… A helpful. B optimistic. C hardworking. D creative.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): Olivia is writing her letter to … A a man. B a woman. C a cousin. D a friend.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Olivia is … A young. B unwell. C rich. D old.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Olivia found an address … A in some papers. B in a wallet. C in a notebook. D in a suitcase.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): On her mother’s photo is … A a message. B a name. C a phone number. D a date.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Olivia wants to know about her … A birth. B country. C future. D childhood.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): What unusual thing did Lisa do today? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Where did Jeanne think Lisa was? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): When did Lisa’s mother leave? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): How would you describe the life of Lisa’s father since her mother left? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): Zac and Yannick both like … A fencing. B judo. C music. D reading.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): Yannick is … A shy. B calm. C patient. D likeable.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): This summer, they are spending time together … A at a summer camp. B in Spain. C in the mountains. D at the seaside.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): What did Laurent usually do most evenings? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): What happened to change Céline’s attitude towards TV? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What did Julien do in the past? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): What does Laurent like to do now? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What comment does Julien make about young people of today? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): Emmanuelle arrives by… A train. B bus. C plane. D car.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Tim is Muriel’s… A husband. B uncle. C brother. D father.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Emmanuelle is feeling… A angry. B happy. C tired. D surprised.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Emmanuelle wants to… A have a drink in a café. B go straight to their home. C drive the car. D sit next to her sister.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Tim and Muriel are… A teachers. B doctors. C scientists. D students.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): ne respecte pas les profs. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): est maintenant un élève sérieux. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): ne fait pas ses devoirs. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): n’est pas organisé. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): a toujours de bonnes notes. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): ne respecte pas les profs. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): est maintenant un élève sérieux. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): ne fait pas ses devoirs. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): n’est pas organisé. (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): a toujours de bonnes notes. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): In history, Kamo has a mark of… A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Kamo’s mother used to work as a… A teacher. B historian. C scientist. D librarian.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Kamo says other mothers keep jobs for more than… A ten days. B a fortnight. C a month. D three months.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): His mother promises to… A find a new job. B stop arguing with him. C improve her English. D help him study.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Kamo has to… A find a part time job. B choose a career. C help more at home. D learn English.
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): La famille (b) Un magazine francophone cherche les opinions des jeunes sur la famille. Écrivez un article pour intéresser les lecteurs. Vous devez faire référen
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (12 marks): (Source: PAL) Écris une description de la photo et exprime ton opinion sur les amis. Écris 20–30 mots environ en français.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): How old is her sister? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): Give one reason why she likes her. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What do they have in common? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): What do they argue about? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): When does Lou go to the station? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): Why does she enjoy watching football matches on TV? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): Why do people think that Lou is related to a famous singer? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): Why is No possibly not impressed? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): What kind of student was Pierre at school? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): How has Pierre changed? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What type of career is Luc interested in? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): What happened when Adam achieved poor grades? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What is Adam doing currently? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): Aliou lives in a… A quiet location. B busy town. C lively area. D small village.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Aliou’s father has left early to… A go to the market. B look for work. C go on a short holiday. D visit a friend.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): This afternoon Aliou’s mother is… A cooking a meal. B looking after the children. C selling fruit and vegetables. D working in the fields.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Aliou’s sister went to find… A food. B clothes. C firewood. D water.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Aliou’s house… A has no electricity. B is near a station. C is falling down. D has beautiful views.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): When does Lou go to the station? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): Why does she enjoy watching football matches on TV? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): Why do people think that Lou is related to a famous singer? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q6(d) (1 mark): Why is No possibly not impressed? (1)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (20 marks): Gabriel(le), ton ami(e) belge, veut connaître tes opinions sur l’amitié. Écris un email à Gabriel(le). Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • une petit
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (20 marks): Gabriel(le), ton ami(e) belge, veut connaître tes opinions sur l’amitié. Écris un email à Gabriel(le). Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • une petit
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a) (2 marks): What does Waly remember about his childhood in Grenoble? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): What made him decide to become a comedian and not a dancer? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (2 marks): How did his parents react? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. Dans ma famille, d’habitude, on s’entend bien mais quelquefois on a des problèmes. Je me dispute rarement avec ma sœur, sau
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(a) (1 mark): Clément and his friend love … (1) A music. B sport. C video games.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(b) (1 mark): Clément and his friend also like … (1) A films. B science. C concerts.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(c) (1 mark): Yasmina’s friend is … (1) A nice. B independent. C ordinary.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q4(d) (1 mark): On Wednesday, Mohamed is going to … (1) A go to a friend’s party. B celebrate his birthday. C play football.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Rachid gets on well with his … (1) A mother. B sister. C aunt.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): Rachid’s brother is … (1) A difficult. B tall. C hardworking.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): Ana is … (1) A an artist. B an actor. C a teacher.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): Rachid, Ana and her partner like … (1) A playing sports. B cooking. C going to concerts.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(a) (1 mark): Clément and his friend love … (1) A music. B sport. C video games.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(b) (1 mark): Clément and his friend also like … (1) A films. B science. C concerts.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(c) (1 mark): Yasmina’s friend is … (1) A nice. B independent. C ordinary.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q10(d) (1 mark): On Wednesday, Mohamed is going to … (1) A go to a friend’s party. B celebrate his birthday. C play football.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the gap in each sentence using a word from the box below. There are more words than gaps. presents clothes medicine red beautiful white fashionable (i)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): She saw some skirts. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): She eventually bought some trousers. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The diary continues. Demain, je vais faire les magasins avec ma sœur au centre commercial. Le soir, je vais organiser une fête chez ma mère et mon père va venir
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): Marie’s party is at her … house. (1) A father’s B friends’ C mother’s
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c)(i) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (i) What will her father make? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Name one item Marie is hoping to get as a present. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the gap in each sentence using a word from the box below. There are more words than gaps. (i) Marie bought some for her grandmother. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): She saw some skirts. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): She eventually bought some trousers. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): The diary continues. Demain, je vais faire les magasins avec ma sœur au centre commercial. Le soir, je vais organiser une fête chez ma mère et mon père va venir
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): Marie’s party is at her … house. (1) A father’s B friends’ C mother’s
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(c)(i) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (i) What will her father make? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(c)(ii) (1 mark): Name one item Marie is hoping to get as a present. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (8 marks): (Source: Pearson Asset Library AL1517457) 1 Describe the photo. Write four short sentences in French. (a) (2) (b) (2) (c) (2) (d) (2)

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