B2 French verbs: 200 essentials

What to do with verbs at B2

The list is cumulative: these 200 verbs include the foundations from every earlier level. At B2, aim to produce the common forms in context, not merely recognize each infinitive.

• Build structured arguments with precise cause, contrast, and consequence.
• Express doubt, necessity, emotion, and judgment with the subjunctive.
• Relate hypothetical and prior events accurately in speech and writing.

Tense focus

subjonctif présent · plus-que-parfait · conditionnel passé · futur antérieur · subjonctif passé. Earlier-level tenses remain active and should become progressively more automatic.

B2 worked examples

Preparing for certification rather than general French? See the separate DELF B2 exam guide and strict-accent drill.

Prefer paper practice? Create a printable B2 French conjugation worksheet with a separate answer key.

New verbs from the previous level

This stage adds 100 verbs to the previous cumulative list. Here are the first 12 additions by frequency.

Common questions

Is there an official B2 French verb list?

No. CEFR defines what learners can do at each level, not a mandatory vocabulary list. This is a practical Bonjour Verbs sequence combining communicative usefulness, corpus frequency, and the tense control expected around B2.

How many French verbs should I know at B2?

Use 200 verbs as a practical working target, not a certification rule. Reliable production matters more than recognizing a much longer list.

Which French tenses should I know at B2?

The main B2 verb focus in this sequence is: subjonctif présent, plus-que-parfait, conditionnel passé, futur antérieur, subjonctif passé. Earlier-level tenses remain part of the cumulative skill set.