Almond Books ICSE Class 9 & 10 French Study Guide (For 2026 Exam)

ICSE FRENCH Study Guide Notes + Question Bank + Sample Papers 2026 Exam (Fully Solved)

For foreign languages in ICSE Class 9 and 10, French is one of the most popular choices among ICSE students. In addition to France, French is officially spoken in 35+ other countries around the world, and some of the finest higher education institutions are based in France.

With this exclusive French book published by Almond Books, students who have chosen French can thoroughly revise the entire subject for upcoming ICSE exams. This book is intended to provide a solid understanding of the concepts and comprehensive practice with a wide variety of questions (and answers).

The book follows the latest ICSE French syllabus and exam pattern provided in the most recent ICSE French specimen paper.

Contents of this book (Fully Solved)

COMPOSITIONS

1. Explanation of different types of compositions with examples (Descriptive, Argumentative, Narrative, Picture-based)
2. New and Important Compositions – 8 Topics
3. ICSE School Prelim Compositions – 10 Topics
4. ICSE Previous Years Board Compositions – 12 Topics

LETTER WRITING

1. Explanation of Formal & Informal French letter writing with format and tips from Examiners.
2. New and Important Letters – 4 Topics
3. ICSE School Prelim Letters – 7 Topics
4. ICSE Previous Years Board Letters – 10 Topics

COMPREHENSION

1. New and Important Comprehensions – 7 Extracts
2. ICSE School Prelim Comprehensions – 7 Extracts
3. ICSE Previous Years Board Comprehensions – 6 Extracts

GRAMMAR (MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions)

• VERBS

1. Explanation with examples
2. New and Important Questions – 10
3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 7
4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 7

• PRONOUN
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 20
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 7 Sets
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 6 Sets
• INTERROGATIVE
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 20
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 2 Sets
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 1 Set
• COMPARAISON AND SUPERLATIVE
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 15
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 6 sets
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 7 sets
• RELATIVE PRONOUN
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 15
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 3 sets
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 2 sets
• NEGATION
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 15
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 7 sets
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 5 sets
• QUALIFYING ADJECTIVE
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 10
• PREPOSITION
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 10
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 3
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 2

TRANSLATION

• English to French
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 13
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 7
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 10
• French to English
  1. Explanation with examples
  2. New and Important Questions – 13
  3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 6
  4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 10

DIALOGUE WRITING

1. Explanation with examples
2. New and Important Questions – 6
3. ICSE School Prelim Questions – 6
4. ICSE Previous Years Board Questions – 6

BONUS CONTENT

1. French Sample Papers (2 Question Papers with QR code solutions)
2. Answer key for latest official ICSE French Specimen Paper
3. Answer key to ICSE French Board Papers (2024 included, 2025 will be available later)