Lectures graduées en français

Lisez des lectures graduées en français, avec glossaire à côté du texte et exercices de vocabulaire. En e-book et en broché — de A1 débutant à C2.

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Chaque livre est disponible en livre numérique (EPUB et PDF) et en brochure (couverture souple).

Il n'existe pas encore de livres en français avec un glossaire en français. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des livres en français dont le glossaire est en anglais.

16 books found

Cover of Alice au pays des merveilles – French B2 graded reader

Alice au pays des merveilles in French at level B2 with dictionary

B2 French

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

Shrink, grow, and navigate a world where "off with their heads!" is a common greeting. Absorb complex French structures and vocabulary naturally, building confidence with every madcap encounter. Contextual notes clarify tricky idioms and cultural nuances....

Cover of Alice au pays des merveilles – French B1 graded reader

Alice au pays des merveilles in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 French

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

What if your next French lesson plunged you into a world of mad tea parties, grinning cats, and a queen who screams 'Off with their heads!'? Absorb hundreds of B1 French words and phrases effortlessly as you follow Alice's bizarre journey, building vocabulary that truly sticks....

Cover of Alice au pays des merveilles – French A2 graded reader

Alice au pays des merveilles in French at level A2 with dictionary

A2 French

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

One moment you're bored, the next you're shrinking, growing, and facing a furious queen who screams 'Off with their heads!' Master A2 French vocabulary and grammar naturally, absorbing hundreds of real-world words as you navigate Wonderland's whimsical chaos. Integrated vocabulary support keeps you immersed....

Cover of Alice au pays des merveilles – French A1 graded reader

Alice au pays des merveilles in French at level A1 with dictionary

A1 French

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

One moment you're normal, the next you're tiny or towering, facing a queen who screams "Off with their heads!" Dive into this whimsical chaos and effortlessly absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases, building vocabulary that truly sticks....

Cover of Le Tour du monde en 80 jours – French B2 graded reader

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours in French at level B2 with dictionary

B2 French

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on a daring dash across the globe, pursued by a relentless detective. Master complex French structures and expand your vocabulary naturally, swept away by Fogg's epic journey. Contextual notes clarify tricky idioms, keeping you immersed....

Cover of Le Tour du monde en 80 jours – French B1 graded reader

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 French

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Can you outrun a detective, navigate perilous lands, and circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases naturally, building B1 vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. Integrated glossaries ensure you never lose your place or your confidence....

Cover of Le Tour du monde en 80 jours – French A2 graded reader

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours in French at level A2 with dictionary

A2 French

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Your fortune on the line, a world to conquer in 80 days, and a detective convinced you're a thief. Master essential French vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, swept away by this thrilling global adventure. Integrated vocabulary support means you never break your reading flow....

Cover of Le Tour du monde en 80 jours – French A1 graded reader

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours in French at level A1 with dictionary

A1 French

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Can you really circle the globe in just 80 days, with a fortune on the line and danger at every turn? Master beginner French vocabulary and grammar without even realizing it, swept away by a global race against the clock. Integrated glossaries mean you never break your reading flow....

Cover of Orgueil et Préjugés – French B2 graded reader

Orgueil et Préjugés in French at level B2 with dictionary

B2 French

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

Her sharp wit clashed with his arrogant pride, but what if their first impressions were a dangerous deception? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and complex grammar naturally as you get lost in this timeless tale of love and misunderstanding. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

Cover of Orgueil et Préjugés – French B1 graded reader

Orgueil et Préjugés in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 French

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

She thought him arrogant, he found her impertinent. Can love truly bloom from such fierce disdain? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases effortlessly as you get lost in their timeless romance. Margin definitions keep you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

Cover of Orgueil et Préjugés – French A2 graded reader

Orgueil et Préjugés in French at level A2 with dictionary

A2 French

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

She swore she'd never marry him, but a shocking secret reveals his true heart. Absorb hundreds of A2 French words and phrases effortlessly, building vocabulary that sticks as you get lost in their timeless romance. Contextual definitions on every page keep you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

Cover of Orgueil et Préjugés – French A1 graded reader

Orgueil et Préjugés in French at level A1 with dictionary

A1 French

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

He's arrogant, she's prejudiced. Can love bloom amidst scandal and societal pressure? Absorb hundreds of essential French words and phrases naturally, building your A1 vocabulary effortlessly as you get lost in their story. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

Cover of Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes – French A2 graded reader

Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes in French at level A2 with dictionary

A2 French

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

Step into foggy Victorian London, where every shadow hides a secret and only one mind can connect the clues. Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and build vocabulary that sticks, effortlessly mastering A2 French through thrilling deduction....

Cover of Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes – French A1 graded reader

Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes in French at level A1 with dictionary

A1 French

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

Step into foggy London, where secrets lurk and only one man can see the truth. Build essential A1 French vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, all while solving a thrilling mystery. A built-in dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

Cover of Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes – French B1 graded reader

Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 French

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

The gaslight flickers, a cryptic note arrives, and a baffling case unfolds in foggy Victorian London. Can you deduce the truth? Master intermediate French vocabulary and grammar, absorbing it naturally as you solve crimes alongside the master detective. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

Cover of Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes – French B2 graded reader

Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes in French at level B2 with dictionary

B2 French

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

The gaslight flickers, a scream echoes, and a new mystery unfolds in Victorian London. Absorb complex French vocabulary and grammar naturally as you follow Holmes's brilliant deductions. A margin dictionary ensures your reading flow is never interrupted....

Progresser en français par la lecture extensive

La lecture extensive est l'un des moyens les plus efficaces d'enrichir son vocabulaire et de gagner en aisance. Nos lectures graduées en français appliquent le principe de l'input compréhensible : vous lisez des histoires écrites juste au-dessus de votre niveau CECR actuel et vous assimilez les mots nouveaux naturellement, par le contexte. Chaque page comporte un glossaire à côté du texte, si bien que vous n'interrompez jamais votre lecture pour chercher un mot. Après chaque chapitre, des exercices de compréhension et de vocabulaire consolident ce que vous venez de lire, et des QR codes mènent directement à des cartes mémoire et des jeux d'association en ligne pour une révision espacée. De A1 débutant à C2, chaque livre en français existe en e-book ou en broché — choisissez le format qui vous convient.

À propos du français

Où l'on parle français

Le français est langue officielle en France et largement utilisé au Canada (notamment au Québec), en Belgique, en Suisse, au Luxembourg, et dans de nombreux pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest et centrale et des Caraïbes au sein de la Francophonie.

Combien de locuteurs ?

Le français compte environ 80 millions de locuteurs natifs et quelque 250 à 300 millions d'utilisateurs au total, avec un fort usage en seconde langue en Afrique et ailleurs.

Grammaire et structure

Les noms et adjectifs s'accordent en genre et en nombre ; articles et constructions partitives sont au cœur du système. Les verbes se conjuguent en personne, temps et mode ; les temps composés du passé (passé composé, imparfait) et le subjonctif sont des jalons importants. Liaison et élision influencent la prononciation et l'orthographe.

Meilleures lectures graduées en français

Classement selon la note moyenne et le nombre d'avis sur notre site. Chaque titre est une lecture graduée Pentecost : une histoire simplifiée à votre niveau CEFR avec aides intégrées.

  1. She thought him arrogant, he found her impertinent. Can love truly bloom from such fierce disdain? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases effortlessly as you get lost in their timeless romance. Margin definitions keep you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  2. 2. Pride and Prejudice (5.0 ★, 35)

    She swore she'd never marry him, but a shocking secret reveals his true heart. Absorb hundreds of A2 French words and phrases effortlessly, building vocabulary that sticks as you get lost in their timeless romance. Contextual definitions on every page keep you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  3. The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on a daring dash across the globe, pursued by a relentless detective. Master complex French structures and expand your vocabulary naturally, swept away by Fogg's epic journey. Contextual notes clarify tricky idioms, keeping you immersed.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  4. Your fortune on the line, a world to conquer in 80 days, and a detective convinced you're a thief. Master essential French vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, swept away by this thrilling global adventure. Integrated vocabulary support means you never break your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  5. One moment you're normal, the next you're tiny or towering, facing a queen who screams "Off with their heads!" Dive into this whimsical chaos and effortlessly absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases, building vocabulary that truly sticks.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  6. Can you really circle the globe in just 80 days, with a fortune on the line and danger at every turn? Master beginner French vocabulary and grammar without even realizing it, swept away by a global race against the clock. Integrated glossaries mean you never break your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  7. 7. Pride and Prejudice (5.0 ★, 28)

    He's arrogant, she's prejudiced. Can love bloom amidst scandal and societal pressure? Absorb hundreds of essential French words and phrases naturally, building your A1 vocabulary effortlessly as you get lost in their story. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  8. The gaslight flickers, a cryptic note arrives, and a baffling case unfolds in foggy Victorian London. Can you deduce the truth? Master intermediate French vocabulary and grammar, absorbing it naturally as you solve crimes alongside the master detective. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  9. Shrink, grow, and navigate a world where "off with their heads!" is a common greeting. Absorb complex French structures and vocabulary naturally, building confidence with every madcap encounter. Contextual notes clarify tricky idioms and cultural nuances.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  10. 10. Pride and Prejudice (5.0 ★, 26)

    Her sharp wit clashed with his arrogant pride, but what if their first impressions were a dangerous deception? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and complex grammar naturally as you get lost in this timeless tale of love and misunderstanding. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  11. 11. Around the World in 80 Days (5.0 ★, 22)

    The clock is ticking. Can you outrun a detective, navigate perilous lands, and circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases naturally, building B1 vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. Integrated glossaries ensure you never lose your place or your confidence.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

  12. What if your next French lesson plunged you into a world of mad tea parties, grinning cats, and a queen who screams 'Off with their heads!'? Absorb hundreds of B1 French words and phrases effortlessly as you follow Alice's bizarre journey, building vocabulary that truly sticks.

    Glossaire à côté du texte · Exercices dans le livre et en ligne

Ce que disent nos lecteurs

les lectures graduées en français reçoivent régulièrement d'excellents avis — 421 people have rated une moyenne de 5.00 sur 5. Les lecteurs citent le glossaire à côté du texte, les exercices de fin de chapitre et les jeux de vocabulaire en ligne comme ce qui distingue nos livres des autres collections de lectures graduées.

Our les lectures graduées en français collection includes titles such as Alice au pays des merveilles, Le Tour du monde en 80 jours, Orgueil et Préjugés and Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes . Every book comes with a dictionary beside the text (in the margin in print, a pop-up in EPUB), chapter exercises, and interactive online games.

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"At B1 I can follow longer texts without translating every sentence. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level."
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"French moved slowly for years - here it is concrete without filler. The glossary helps with trickier vocabulary."
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"At B2 the texts feel demanding but still clear. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level - no sudden jumps."
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"First French ebook that actually felt like my level. The glossary at the end of each chapter is a lifesaver."
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"First French ebook that actually felt like my level. The glossary at the end of each chapter is a lifesaver."
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"Exercises make me rephrase ideas, not just pick vocabulary from a list. That is what I needed at this stage."

Pourquoi les lectures graduées fonctionnent

La recherche confirme que la lecture extensive compte parmi les méthodes les plus efficaces pour enrichir son vocabulaire, gagner en fluidité de lecture et progresser globalement dans une langue. Les lectures graduées rendent cette approche accessible en ajustant la difficulté du texte à votre niveau CECR, ce qui vous maintient dans la zone d'apprentissage optimale. Pour en savoir plus sur les fondements de notre approche, voyez la page méthode Pentecost.

À propos des auteurs et de l’équipe linguistique

D’abord les auteurs classiques de cette liste ; ensuite les éditeurs Pentecost qui ont adapté ces lectures.

  • Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) était un médecin et écrivain écossais, créateur de Sherlock Holmes. Le génial détective fut inspiré par son professeur d'université, le docteur Joseph Bell, réputé pour son sens aigu de l'observation.
  • Jane Austen: Jane Austen (1775–1817) était une romancière anglaise dont les livres parurent anonymement de son vivant, signés seulement « By a Lady ». Elle n'acheva que six romans, et son portrait figure aujourd'hui sur le billet britannique de 10 livres.
  • Jules Verne: Jules Verne (1828–1905) était un écrivain français surnommé le père de la science-fiction et l'un des auteurs les plus traduits au monde. Dans ses romans, il imagina les sous-marins et les voyages dans l'espace bien avant leur invention.
  • Lewis Carroll: Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) était le pseudonyme de Charles Dodgson, mathématicien et logicien à Oxford. Il inventa l'histoire d'Alice lors d'une promenade en barque, pour amuser une véritable petite fille, Alice Liddell.

Traduction et édition

Les éditeurs Pentecost adaptent le vocabulaire et les notes pour que l’histoire reste claire à votre niveau.

  • Christine Guardian: Christine Guardian edits graded-reader adaptations of French fiction for English-speaking adults. She keeps an eye on register—literary French can sound stiff in English if you translate every clause—and prefers footnotes that support the scene rather than pause it. She still reads long-form journalism in French to stay close to how people actually write today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start by identifying your CEFR level (A1–C2). You can take our free online placement test to determine your reading level in français. Then use the filters on this page to browse books at your exact level. Each of our books is calibrated so that you understand about 95% of the vocabulary, which research shows is the sweet spot for natural language acquisition. If you are unsure, start one level below your estimate — you will build confidence and move up quickly.
The most effective way to learn to read in français is simply by reading — a lot, and at the right level. Linguist Stephen Krashen's research on extensive reading shows that reading for pleasure at a comprehensible level is the single most powerful method for language acquisition. Graded readers like ours are designed for exactly this: they offer engaging stories calibrated to your level, with built-in glossaries so you never need to stop and look up words. The more you read, the more vocabulary and grammar you absorb naturally.
The quickest way is our free CEFR placement test, which estimates your reading level in just a few minutes. For an official certification, consider internationally recognized exams such as DELF, DALF, TCF. These tests assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking and map to CEFR levels (A1–C2) that correspond directly to our book levels, so you will always know which books suit you.
Graded readers work because they apply the principles behind the Pentecost Method. The 95% Rule ensures you encounter roughly 5 new words per 100 — the optimal rate for acquisition according to Hu & Nation's research. The Retention Loop uses strategic vocabulary recycling and end-of-chapter exercises to beat the forgetting curve. And Motivation First means you read compelling stories instead of textbook drills, which keeps your brain's Affective Filter low and makes learning effortless.