How to Use FrenchWrite — Free French Writing Practice Tool

FrenchWrite is a free, browser-based French writing practice tool. Open the page, start writing in French immediately — no account, no installation, no subscription wall. Built for TCF, TEF, DELF, and DALF exam candidates who need to write in French online and track their word count in real time.

What Is the FrenchWrite Writing Editor?

The FrenchWrite writing editor is a distraction-free French writing assistant online. The interface strips away everything except what you need: a large textarea, a one-click accent toolbar, a live stats bar, and an optional word goal. Your text saves automatically to your browser's localStorage — close the tab, come back later, and your draft is still there. Nothing is sent to a server. Your writing is private. There is no word limit, no time limit, and no feature locked behind a paywall. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, and smartphone with no installation required.

How to Use the French Writing Editor: Step by Step

1. Open the editor — no sign-up needed. Go to frenchwrite.com. The writing area is ready immediately — no login screen, no email confirmation, no subscription wall. Your previous text is restored automatically if you have visited before, because it is saved locally in your browser.
2. Insert French accents with one click. The accent toolbar at the top of the editor contains all the special characters you need: é, è, ê, ë, à, â, î, ï, ô, ù, û, ü, ç, œ and French guillemets « ». Click or tap any button and the character is inserted exactly where your cursor is — no copy-pasting from external sites, no keyboard shortcuts to memorise. On mobile, tap in the text area first to place your cursor, then tap the accent button.
3. Track your word count and set a goal. The stats bar below the editor updates in real time as you type: word count, character count, and your percentage towards a target. To set a word goal, click the small pencil icon next to "goal", enter your target — for example 250 words for a TCF short essay — and a progress bar fills as you write. Most French language exams require between 160 and 250 words for the short task and 200 to 300 for the long task.
4. Download, copy or clear your text. Once you have finished writing, use the action buttons at the bottom. Download saves your text as a .txt file directly to your device. Copy places the full text in your clipboard so you can paste it into a Word document, Google Docs, or an email. Clear wipes the editor after a confirmation prompt — your auto-saved text is erased.

All Features at a Glance

Every feature in the FrenchWrite writing editor is free, with no account required.

• Accent Toolbar — 16 French characters including œ, ç, and guillemets « ». One click or tap inserts the character at your cursor position.
• Live Word and Character Counter — the stats bar updates word count, character count, and goal percentage with every keystroke.
• Word Goal with Progress Bar — set any custom target; a progress bar fills as you approach it.
• Auto-Save — your text is saved to your browser's localStorage every few keystrokes. Close the tab, reopen later, and your draft is still there.
• Dark Mode — toggle between light and dark themes. Your preference is remembered between sessions.
• Typing Sound — optional typewriter sound via the Web Audio API for a focused, immersive writing session.
• Download and Copy — export your text as a .txt file or copy to clipboard in one click.

Who Uses FrenchWrite and How

FrenchWrite is used daily by French learners, exam candidates, students, and professionals who need to write in French online.

• TCF and TCF Canada candidates — set a word goal of 60 or 120 words and practise your expression écrite from scratch. Repeat daily to build speed and confidence before the exam.
• DELF and DALF candidates — use the word counter to ensure you meet the minimum length for each production écrite task. B1 requires around 160 words; B2 requires 250; C1 requires 400.
• TEF Canada candidates — write your two expression écrite tasks against a custom word goal (60 words for Task 1, 200 words for Task 2), then copy and paste into the test platform.
• French learners at all levels — write a journal entry, describe your day, or compose a letter. The accent toolbar means you never have to interrupt your writing to hunt for a special character.
• Students writing homework or compositions — draft in FrenchWrite, then copy and paste into your school platform. Auto-save means you will never lose a draft again.
• Language teachers — open FrenchWrite on a projector or shared screen as a clean, focused demonstration environment for a writing class.

Before submitting any expression écrite, run your draft through the French word counter to verify your word count precisely, spot vocabulary repetition in the Top Words table, and confirm you have met the official minimum.

For the verb forms and tenses you need in your writing, the French verb conjugator covers every tense and mood with full conjugation tables. To check whether a noun takes le or la before you use it in a sentence, the French gender checker covers over 40,000 French nouns.

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