Important for learning, cognitive engagement is defined by the use of learning and study strategies that aim for mastery of the concepts taught in class. It can be studied with the Cognitive Engagement Scale available only in English. Our aim is to translate it in French and to validate the translation with 647 Quebec college and university students using a double translation method. As a result, we have a French version of the instrument that presents satisfactory metrological qualities, useful for other research relating to different postsecondary academic contexts.