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French civic exam 2026, the five themes
All 521 official questions of the French civic exam, in English
Each question as the ministry wrote it in French, with the English, the answer and the official sentence that proves it.
Principles and values of the Republic, 94 questions
- What does the date of July 14 mark?
- What is one of the symbols of the French Republic?
- The principle of equality means that...
- "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" is...
- Is it allowed to publicly insult someone because they are different (disability, physical appearance, sex...)?
- Can some jobs be reserved for men only?
- When does the Constitution of the Fifth Republic date from?
- What kind of political system does France have?
- Which of these symbols officially represents the French Republic?
- Where can you see the motto of the Republic?
- What are the official symbols of the French Republic?
- What is equality?
- What does liberty mean?
- What does the word "fraternité" mean in the French motto?
- Which animal is a symbol of France?
- What is one of the roles of associations?
- What is the name of the national anthem?
- Which symbol of the French Republic is tricolor?
- What is the date of France's national holiday?
- What is the motto of the French Republic?
- What is the official language of the French Republic?
- What is the place of the French language in the Republic?
- Which freedom allows everyone to express their ideas?
- Which statement is correct? Freedom of expression...
- What are the colors of the French flag?
- What is the Marseillaise?
- What is traditionally organized on the Champs Élysées on July 14 to celebrate the national holiday?
- Who is Marianne?
- Can a person freely change religion?
- "France is an indivisible, ..., democratic and social Republic." Complete this sentence from article 1 of the Constitution.
- In what year was the law separating Church and State passed?
- What does the principle of laïcité (secularism) allow?
- Which right is guaranteed by laïcité (secularism)?
- Why must the principle of laïcité (secularism) be respected at school?
- What is laïcité (secularism)?
- Can a child refuse to go to school for a religious reason?
- Does a person have the right not to believe in a religion?
- Among the following options, which one is an example of civic participation?
- What does freedom of expression guarantee?
- What is a residence permit for?
- Freedom of movement allows every person to...
- On which website can you find the symbol of the French Republic?
- Complete these lyrics from the Marseillaise. "To arms, [...]! Form your battalions"
- Complete the lyrics of the Marseillaise. "Arise, children of the fatherland, [...]"
- Under the principle of individual freedom, which statement is correct? A person may...
- Regarding religious practice, which statement is correct?
- As a parent, can you refuse to let your child take part in physical education classes at school because they are mixed gender?
- What is the motto of France?
- Repudiating one's wife is...
- Taxes fund public spending. Which statement is correct?
- Is it allowed to publicly burn a French flag?
- What does the State do to fight discrimination?
- What does Marianne represent?
- What is freedom of association?
- What is liberty?
- On which document can you see Marianne?
- An employer refuses to hire women at his company. What does the law say?
- One of the values of the republican motto is equality. What does this mean?
- In what year was the law separating Church and State passed?
- In public schools, who is allowed to wear highly visible religious symbols?
- According to the principle of laïcité (secularism), what does the neutrality of the State mean?
- What can a member of the public do in a town hall when using a public service?
- Who must respect the principle of religious neutrality in a prefecture?
- Does laïcité (secularism) require public officials to be neutral toward members of the public?
- What does the principle of laïcité (secularism) guarantee?
- Is it allowed to change religion?
- What does laïcité (secularism) represent?
- What does the Charter of Laïcité at School forbid?
- What does article 1 of the French Constitution say?
- Complete the lyrics of the Marseillaise "Arise, children of the fatherland..."
- During a job interview, what can an employer ask a candidate?
- Declaring your income to the tax authorities is...
- In France, taxes fund public spending. Which statement is correct?
- Freedom of association is...
- Freedom of expression on social media in France is...
- Which of these first names evokes a symbol of the Republic?
- Which of these symbols represents the French Republic?
- Which of these are official symbols of the French Republic?
- When was social security established in France?
- What does the national holiday commemorate?
- What does Marianne wear on her head?
- Which symbol of the Republic can be seen on the jerseys of the France national football team?
- What is a freedom?
- Can a person freely change religion in France?
- In France, what is the State allowed to fund?
- What does the 1905 law say?
- On which day is laïcité (secularism) officially celebrated in France?
- Which religious symbol can be worn in a public school while respecting laïcité (secularism)?
- Which term precisely refers to hatred or prejudice against Jewish people?
- Which text is considered the founding text of laïcité (secularism)?
- Which French institution must remain neutral in matters of religion?
- At school, what does the Charter of Laïcité do?
- Who must respect and uphold religious neutrality in public services?
- A person states that they believe in no god. This person can be described as...
Institutions and political system, 109 questions
- Who appoints the Prime Minister?
- The Parliament is made up of...
- What is executive power? The power...
- Leaders are elected by the citizens in...
- Does anyone have the right to disobey a law?
- Who must obey the law?
- What is the role of judicial authority?
- What power does a judge hold? The power...
- Judicial authority is exercised by...
- What happens if a minister breaks the law?
- Who is elected in the legislative elections?
- How many deputies make up the National Assembly?
- When are senators elected?
- Who is elected in the municipal elections?
- Who is elected in the presidential election?
- From what age can a person vote?
- For how long is the French President of the Republic elected?
- For how long are deputies elected?
- For how long are senators elected?
- Who holds executive power?
- What condition is required to vote in elections?
- Who can vote in elections in France?
- What does 'universal suffrage' mean?
- Regarding political parties, which statement is correct?
- What is the role of deputies?
- The separation of powers is a fundamental principle. What are the three powers involved?
- Who holds legislative power?
- Who punishes a person who commits a theft?
- Who elects the deputies?
- Who passes the laws?
- Who resides at the Elysee Palace?
- How many departments are there in France?
- Who represents the State in a department?
- Who runs the commune?
- Does the President of the Republic hold all the powers?
- Who is the prefect?
- What is the role of Parliament?
- What is France's political system today?
- How many states were part of the European Union on January 1, 2025?
- Which state is not a member of the European Union?
- What condition is required to vote in the European elections?
- How often are the European elections held?
- Which country is a founding country of the European Union?
- What is the currency used in France?
- Who elects the European deputies?
- When is Europe Day celebrated?
- What is a state governed by the rule of law?
- The President of the Republic has committed a crime. Which statement is correct?
- The law is the expression of...
- What is the length of the term of the town council and the mayor?
- What does the rule of law guarantee?
- Can one person vote in place of another?
- Is voting mandatory?
- At the end of his term, can the President of the Republic decide to remain in power?
- Who directs the actions of the Government?
- What is France's administrative organization?
- What is legislative power? The power...
- Why separate the three powers in a democracy?
- What is the role of the government?
- What is the Hotel Matignon?
- What is the role of the President of the Republic?
- What is the role of the Prime Minister?
- Who is the head of the Government?
- How many regions are there in France?
- What is the role of the Defender of Rights?
- Since when has the euro been the single currency?
- What is the main role of the department?
- What is the main role of communes?
- About how many communes are there in France?
- Which treaty relates to the building of the European Union?
- Which state left the European Union in 2020?
- What is the motto of the European Union?
- What is the anthem of the European Union?
- What does the European flag consist of?
- What color is the European flag?
- In what year was the Maastricht Treaty, which marks the founding of the European Union, signed?
- Where is the seat of the European Parliament?
- Where is the seat of the European Commission?
- How is the Prime Minister designated?
- Who can run in the presidential election?
- Who does national sovereignty belong to?
- Registration on the electoral rolls is...
- What condition is required to vote in the presidential election?
- What condition must be met to be a candidate in the municipal elections?
- Among these authorities, which one is elected?
- What are the mayor's duties?
- A person without internet access wants to register on the electoral rolls in order to vote in the next political elections. Where can they register?
- At what age can a person become a registered voter?
- In France, is voting mandatory?
- How are deputies chosen?
- What is the length of the term of the town council and the mayor?
- What is the length of the term of the French President of the Republic?
- What is the length of a deputy's term?
- What is the length of a senator's term?
- In France, is it possible to join a political party?
- Who manages public middle schools?
- Who manages public nursery and primary schools?
- How are mayors chosen?
- Which local authority is responsible for regional transport?
- What is one of the possible ways to amend the Constitution?
- Who serves as interim President of the Republic in the event of death?
- What is the role of the Constitutional Council?
- What condition is mandatory to run in the presidential election?
- How is France's administrative division organized?
- In what year was European citizenship created?
- Who composed the anthem of the European Union?
- When is Europe Day celebrated?
- Where is the seat of the European Central Bank?
- Who sits in the European Parliament?
Rights and duties, 91 questions
- What is the name of France's current Constitution?
- What is the name of the text that sets out the rights and duties of people living in France?
- Regarding individual rights, which statement is correct?
- What year does the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen date from?
- Which of these rights is a fundamental right?
- Among these texts, which one guarantees rights and freedoms in France?
- What is freedom of expression?
- Which right allows a person to defend themselves in court?
- What is the founding text that establishes the rights and duties of every citizen in France?
- Which text was adopted during the French Revolution?
- Which freedom allows a person to have no religion?
- A woman may have an abortion
- Is it always possible to get a divorce?
- The death penalty is
- Regarding the limits on individual freedoms, which statement is correct?
- In France, is it legal to be married to several people at the same time?
- Should people reduce their waste?
- Throwing a bottle in the street is
- Why can individual freedoms be limited?
- What must a person do in the event of an accident?
- What does French citizenship allow?
- What risk does a person face if they break the law?
- What is the role of the gendarmerie?
- What is the role of the police?
- What is an offense?
- How can a person reduce their waste?
- Leaving a broken washing machine on the sidewalk is
- What does human trafficking consist of?
- What should a victim of violence do?
- What is the most serious offense?
- Which freedom does assisted reproduction refer to?
- In the name of what does the State justify restricting rights?
- Regarding the right to marry, which statement is correct?
- Which of these quotations appears in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789?
- Is abortion permitted?
- What does the Constitution contain?
- What does freedom of the press guarantee?
- What does the Charter for the Environment provide for?
- What does human dignity mean?
- What does the right to demonstrate mean?
- What does PMA stand for?
- Which text is the hardest to amend?
- Which freedom allows a person to believe in the religion of their choice?
- What is the right to strike?
- What is the Constitution?
- Who can request an abortion?
- Does an adult woman of French nationality have the right to vote in elections?
- Regarding the use of social media, which statement is correct?
- Throwing a cigarette butt on the ground is
- Can the State limit rights and freedoms?
- Among these actions, which one reflects an environmentally responsible attitude?
- Which statement describes an obligation?
- On what grounds can freedom of expression be limited?
- Why should waste be sorted?
- What should a person do when faced with orders from police officers or gendarmes?
- What is an example of assisting a person in danger?
- What example illustrates a limitation of freedom to protect the general interest?
- What attitude should a person have when witnessing violence?
- Which obligation applies to everyone living in France, regardless of nationality?
- Which statement is an example of a felony?
- Which statement is an example of a misdemeanor?
- Who is responsible for maintaining public order?
- Regarding waste, which statement is correct?
- What is the right to strike for?
- Article 4 of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen states that "liberty consists of being able to do anything that does not harm others." What does this mean?
- What does freedom of movement allow?
- What does it mean to be a citizen of a State?
- What are fundamental rights?
- Which right protects a person against arbitrary arrest?
- What is the founding text that establishes the rights and duties of every citizen?
- Which text states that all men are born free and equal in rights?
- Which situation is a violation of human dignity?
- Following an arrest by the police, it is possible to
- Do all French citizens have a religion?
- At what age is digital majority set in France?
- In which of these places is smoking allowed?
- In France, riding a motorcycle without a license is
- What does the duty of solidarity consist of?
- Is it legal to be married to several people at the same time?
- Is it mandatory to file a tax return every year in France?
- Is it mandatory to help a person in danger?
- Being a juror at an assize court is
- Failing to follow the highway code is
- Which of these felonies or misdemeanors can lead to a judge withdrawing civil and political rights?
- To obtain a national identity card, a person must
- What must a citizen do if called to serve as a juror in an assize court trial?
- What is the age of civil majority in France?
- What is one of the main duties of a French citizen?
- What is digital citizenship?
- What is the duty of remembrance?
- A person is stripped of their civil and political rights for 5 years following a conviction. Which of these statements is correct? For 5 years,
History, geography and culture, 142 questions
- In what year did the French Revolution begin?
- Who was Napoleon I?
- Which of these historical figures is French?
- Which Republic is France in today?
- What is the Shoah?
- Which country or region of the world was colonized by France?
- Who made school free, secular and compulsory?
- When did the Second World War take place?
- When did the First World War take place?
- In what year was the European Economic Community (EEC) created?
- 11 November is a public holiday. What does this date mark?
- Who was the first President elected under the Fifth Republic?
- In what year was slavery permanently abolished in France?
- Since what year has public school been free?
- How many republics has France had?
- Who was the king of France at the time of the French Revolution?
- Who founded the Fifth Republic?
- What is celebrated on 14 July?
- Which war took place between 1914 and 1918?
- Why is the year 1958 important for France?
- Which river flows through France?
- Which city is French?
- Which ocean borders the west coast of France?
- What is Paris?
- What is the capital of France?
- On which continent is metropolitan France located?
- Which island is a French overseas department?
- How many regions does metropolitan France have?
- Which city is a major seaport?
- Which sea lies to the south of metropolitan France?
- Which city is located on the Mediterranean coast?
- Where is Corsica located?
- Which mountain range lies between France and Italy?
- Who was Moliere?
- Who was Charles Baudelaire?
- Who was George Sand?
- Who was Simone de Beauvoir?
- Who was Albert Camus?
- Who was Paul Cezanne?
- Who was Marc Chagall?
- Who was Josephine Baker?
- Who was a famous French singer?
- What is the Louvre?
- Who was Jean de la Fontaine?
- Which writer is French?
- In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?
- When is Christmas celebrated?
- What was Louis XIV's nickname?
- Which king of France was executed during the French Revolution?
- In what year did Napoleon I become emperor?
- Which of these figures is linked to the French Republic?
- When did General de Gaulle's call to resist date from?
- Why is the Shoah studied in school?
- Which country was colonized by France?
- Since when have the French elected the President of the Republic by direct universal suffrage?
- What was the first step of European construction in 1951?
- During which president's term was the death penalty abolished?
- Which political system was established during the French Revolution in 1792?
- Who was a figure of the French Resistance during the Second World War?
- In 1944, what changed for women?
- Which international organization was created in 1945 after the Second World War?
- Which punishment was abolished in 1981?
- In what year did the euro become the currency used in France?
- In what year did the First World War begin?
- Where did the landings take place in 1944?
- Which continent was most affected by French decolonization after the Second World War?
- What is celebrated on 8 May?
- Which sea or ocean borders metropolitan France?
- Which country shares a land border with metropolitan France?
- Which French city is a seaport?
- Which sea lies between France and England?
- What is overseas France?
- Which mountain range lies between France and Spain?
- Which French island is located in the Indian Ocean?
- What is the approximate population of France in 2025?
- Which river flows through Paris?
- Which of these countries shares land borders with France?
- Which country borders metropolitan France to the northeast?
- Where are the main economic activities located in France?
- Among these countries, which one attracts the most visitors each year?
- Where does the majority of French people live?
- Which region is the most populated?
- Which French city is among the country's 10 largest metropolitan areas?
- Which of these French departments is the most touristic?
- When can you visit cultural sites in France for free?
- How many people speak French in the world?
- Who was Marguerite Yourcenar?
- Which painter is French?
- Which museum is located in Paris?
- Who was Auguste Rodin?
- Where does French rank among the world's most spoken languages?
- Which famous cathedral was partly destroyed by a fire in 2019?
- Who was a famous French writer?
- Who was a famous French musician?
- Who was Auguste Renoir?
- Which holiday is French?
- Among these texts, which one was adopted under Napoleon I?
- Who has been President of the Fifth Republic?
- What does the date of 14 July mean for the French?
- Which of these countries is a founding country of the European Union?
- In which region are some of the D Day landing beaches located, which allowed the liberation of France to begin?
- In which city were the kings of France crowned?
- Which king of France was guillotined during the French Revolution?
- Which country was a French colony?
- In what year was the European Union founded?
- Under which president was the death penalty abolished in France?
- What is celebrated on 8 May?
- Since when has slavery been abolished in France?
- Who abolished slavery in France?
- Which organization was created in 1945 after the Second World War?
- In what year did the euro become the official currency of France?
- During the Second World War, on what date was the city of Paris liberated?
- What was the main French port involved in the slave trade in the 18th century?
- Which famous Enlightenment philosopher denounced slavery?
- Which dish is a specialty of French cuisine?
- Who was Marie Curie?
- Who painted "Liberty Leading the People"?
- In which major Parisian museum is the Mona Lisa displayed?
- Which famous chateau is located near Paris and symbolizes the royal power of Louis XIV?
- Where can you see prehistoric paintings in France?
- Which famous painter painted the Water Lilies?
- During which days can you visit cultural sites in France for free?
- What does 1 May symbolize?
- Who was Monsieur Rouget de Lisle?
- For what occasion was the Eiffel Tower built?
- Who was a famous French composer?
- Which historic monument is located on an island in Normandy?
- Which island is part of the French Antilles?
- Which island is French?
- What is the highest mountain in France?
- Which French island is located in the Indian Ocean?
- Which French department borders Brazil?
- From which French town do Ariane rockets launch?
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- What is overseas France?
- What is the main seaport of France?
- Which French island is located southeast of the African continent?
- What is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region?
- What is the capital of the Brittany region?
- What is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region?
- What is the 101st French department since 2011?
- Which French region is known for its ski resorts?
Living in French Society, 85 questions
- Which emergency number do you call to reach the SAMU?
- Which emergency number do you call to reach the fire brigade?
- After getting your driving licence, what do you still need to do before you can drive your car?
- Under what conditions is a marriage legally recognised?
- When must you register your child's birth with the registry office (état civil) at the mairie?
- Undeclared work is...
- What must an employer do when setting a salary?
- What is the SMIC?
- What is the first step to take when looking for a job?
- What is the legal working week in France?
- Who does France Travail help?
- Can a foreign national with a regular status set up a business in France?
- Can a woman set up her own business?
- From what age can a minor work?
- Which organisation do you ask to reimburse your health care costs?
- What is an emergency number?
- Regarding access to health care, which statement is correct?
- For a non urgent health issue, who should you contact first?
- What is the role of the médecin traitant?
- In what situations should you go to the hospital emergency room?
- What is the goal of compulsory vaccinations?
- What is the carte Vitale used for?
- What is a mutuelle santé (supplementary health insurance) used for?
- Until what age is school compulsory?
- What obligation does parental authority (autorité parentale) involve?
- Who is school compulsory for?
- What diploma do you get at the end of lycée (upper secondary school)?
- Which school do students go to after elementary school (école élémentaire)?
- Who is school compulsory for?
- A child enrolled in school...
- What happens with children who do not speak French?
- Which marriage is recognised by the state?
- Which institution can parents contact to enrol their child in public school?
- In case of divorce, who holds parental authority?
- What assistance allows people in financial difficulty to have a lawyer?
- Where must you register the birth of a child?
- What is one of the conditions for taking the driving test?
- When is a rental lease (bail) valid?
- Where can you take a broken dishwasher?
- Which emergency number do you call to reach the police?
- Who can access contraception?
- What is the principle of confidentiality in health care?
- Is registering with Assurance maladie compulsory?
- Who can request parental leave (congé parental d'éducation)?
- What kind of cases does the conseil de prud'hommes (labour court) handle?
- Working without being declared is...
- When an employer wants an employee to work longer than what the employment contract provides for...
- What is the mission of France Travail?
- In a company, what does the right to unionise (droit syndical) allow?
- In a company, what does the right to strike allow?
- What are the conditions for receiving unemployment benefits?
- What is école maternelle (nursery school)?
- What is the name of the diploma students take at the end of collège?
- What right do parents of students have?
- Who can eat at the school canteen?
- At what age does compulsory education start for children?
- What is the age of majority in France?
- At school, what are parents forbidden from doing?
- What reason for absence is accepted by the school?
- Parents fail to comply with the requirement to educate their children. What is the maximum penalty they risk?
- When do the Christmas school holidays take place?
- At school, what right does a child with a disability have?
- What can a tenant do without needing the landlord's permission?
- Which marriage is legally recognised?
- What is the rule for parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities?
- If a washing machine breaks down, what can you do?
- In what case must you register your child with the registry office?
- When must you register your child with the registry office?
- Which institution can parents contact to enrol their children in public school?
- Who can request a divorce for a married couple?
- What is the rule on contraception?
- What is the tiers payant?
- Is abortion legal in France?
- Can a foreign national with a regular status set up a business?
- What texts define the rules at work?
- Who has the right to join a union?
- Can a pregnant woman or a woman on maternity leave be dismissed because of her pregnancy?
- From what age to what age is children's education compulsory?
- What is the definition of parental authority?
- What are the schools called that students join after elementary school?
- As a parent of a student, what can you do?
- What schooling is provided for children who do not speak French?
- Regarding the schooling of children with disabilities, which statement is true?
- Since 1 July 2021, how long is paternity leave?
- Is it allowed to physically punish your children?
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