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DELF A1 writing practice: complete a club membership form

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A DELF A1-style form-filling task: join a sports club using a role card, then compare your answers with a completed model form and a checklist.

In short

The first DELF A1 writing exercise asks you to fill in a form with simple personal information. Read every field label carefully: nom is your surname, prénom your first name, and dates are written day/month/year.

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An adult holding a plain membership sheet beside a swimming-pool reception, towel and goggles on counter.
Joining un club de natation starts with registration. Illustration: Atelier
DELF A1 · Production écrite · exercice 1 (practice task)Not an official exam paper

Vous voulez vous inscrire au club de natation de votre ville. Complétez la fiche d'inscription avec vos informations : nom, prénom, date de naissance, nationalité, adresse, téléphone, jours disponibles, niveau et pourquoi vous voulez nager.

(40 mots minimum)

You want to join your town's swimming club. Fill in the registration form with your details: surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, address, phone, days available, level and why you want to swim.

Your answer

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Read a model answer

Nom : WILSON

Prénom : Emma

Date de naissance : 14/03/1992

Nationalité : britannique

Adresse : 8, rue des Lilas, 69003 Lyon

Téléphone : 06 12 45 78 90

Jours disponibles : le mardi soir et le samedi matin

Niveau : débutante

Pourquoi voulez-vous nager ? Je veux nager pour être en forme et parce que j'aime l'eau.

Review your draft

Before you finish

A self-review aid, not an exam mark. Ticks are not saved.

What words appear on a French form?

Typical labels
LabelMeansExample answer
nomsurnameMARTIN
prénomfirst nameSophie
date de naissancedate of birth02/11/1988
lieu de naissanceplace of birthManchester
situation familialemarital statuscélibataire / marié(e)
professionjobinfirmière
courrielemail[email protected]
  • Nom : EmmaNom : WILSON / Prénom : Emma

    Nom is the family name. Writing your first name here is the most common slip.

  • Nationalité : AngleterreNationalité : anglaise

    Nationality is an adjective, not the country name.

  • Date de naissance : 03/14/1992Date de naissance : 14/03/1992

    French dates put the day first.

Question 1No account needed
What goes in Prénom ?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

your first name. Prénom is your first name; nom is your surname.

Question 2No account needed
A woman from Canada writes her nationality as…

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

canadienne. Nationality is an adjective that agrees: canadienne for a woman.

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