What are the use cases for this prompt?

This prompt can be used for: Proofread a Text.

What is the difficulty level and which AI tool should I use?

This prompt is intermediate level. It works with gemini.

Are there variants of this prompt?

Yes, 3 variants are available: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

✍️RedactionIntermediateGemini

Gemini Prompt for Proofreading a Text

Text correction is one of the tasks where Gemini excels, thanks to its deep understanding of French and its grammatical subtleties. Whether you are a copywriter, student, professional, or simply concerned about the quality of your writing, using Gemini to proofread a text lets you quickly identify spelling, grammar, conjugation, and syntax errors that often slip through human re-reading. Unlike conventional automatic proofreaders, Gemini doesn't just flag mistakes: it understands the context of your sentences, detects stylistic awkwardness, and suggests natural rephrasings. The tool can handle long texts, respect your authorial intent, and adapt to the desired language register. To get the best results, it is essential to structure your prompt precisely, indicating the type of correction expected, the target language level, and the desired output format. Here is an optimized prompt to make the most of Gemini for proofreading your French texts.

Paste in your AI

Paste this prompt in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and customize the variables in brackets.

You are a professional proofreader and expert in the French language. Correct the following text using these rules:

Spelling: correct all spelling mistakes, including accents and hyphens.
Grammar: check agreement (subject-verb, adjective-noun, past participles), verb tenses, and sequence of tenses.
Syntax: restructure awkward or overly long sentences without changing the meaning.
Punctuation: correct punctuation (commas, semicolons, non-breaking spaces).
Typography: apply French typographical rules (French quotation marks, accented capitals, spaces before double punctuation marks).

Response format:

First, the fully corrected text.
Then, a table listing each correction with three columns: "Original Error", "Correction", "Error Type".

Text to correct:
[PASTE_YOUR_TEXT_HERE]

Personalize this prompt with Léa

Answer 3 questions and Léa tailors the prompt to your situation.

Why this prompt works

This prompt works effectively because it assigns an expert role to Gemini, which activates a more rigorous and specialized response register. Breaking it down into five distinct categories (spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, typography) forces the model to perform a systematic analysis rather than a superficial correction. The structured output format with a summary table ensures traceability of changes and allows the user to understand and learn from their mistakes.

Use Cases

Proofread a Text

Variants

Expected Output

You will get your text fully corrected, fluid and complying with the conventions of the French language. In addition, a detailed table will list every change made with the corresponding error type, allowing you to identify your recurring mistakes and progressively improve your writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gemini correct long texts without losing quality?

Gemini efficiently handles texts of several thousand words thanks to its large context window. For very long documents (over 10,000 words), it's recommended to split the text into logical sections (chapters, parts) and submit them separately to guarantee optimal correction. Remember to specify in your prompt that the text is an excerpt from a longer document so that Gemini doesn't modify the beginning or the end inappropriately.

How do I prevent Gemini from changing my text's style or tone?

Add an explicit instruction in your prompt like 'Strictly maintain the author's tone and style' or 'Only rephrase grammatically incorrect sentences.' You can also specify the desired register (formal, standard, casual) so that Gemini adapts its corrections accordingly. If you notice unwanted stylistic changes, ask in a follow-up prompt to correct only factual language errors without touching the phrasing.

Is Gemini reliable for correcting French typographic rules?

Gemini is familiar with French typographic rules (guillemets, non-breaking spaces before double punctuation marks, accented capitals) and applies them when explicitly requested. However, it is advisable to manually check non-breaking spaces and fine punctuation, as the rendering may vary depending on the display platform. For documents intended for print, combine Gemini's correction with a professional layout tool.