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French Typing Test (Test de Frappe Français)

French typing introduces accented characters (é, è, ê, à, ç, ù) and a real fork in the road: AZERTY (the French standard) versus QWERTY.

Time1:00
WPM0
Acc100%
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Why this test matters

AZERTY and QWERTY are not interchangeable for French typing. The numbers row, the punctuation, and several key positions are different. If you're typing in France for work, AZERTY will be faster long-term; if you're a polyglot working primarily in English, sticking with QWERTY and using dead keys for accents is usually the better tradeoff. Average French typing speed lands around 35–50 WPM, slightly below English because of higher accented-character density. The test below uses common French words with their accents (é, è, ê, à, ç, ù), so it measures your real French speed.

Frequently asked questions

AZERTY vs QWERTY for French — which is faster?
AZERTY is faster for native French content. For multilingual typists who switch between English and French, QWERTY with dead keys is often the practical choice.
What's the average typing speed in French?
35–50 WPM is the typical range for native French typists.
Do I need to learn AZERTY to work in France?
Most French offices use AZERTY by default. Many international roles let you swap to QWERTY at your workstation.

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