40multiple-choice questions
45 minmaximum duration
32/40passing threshold
Who is this exam for?
Different versions apply to a first multi-year residence permit (CSP), a first resident card (CR), and French naturalisation. Choose the path that matches your administrative application before practising. Always confirm your personal eligibility with the French administration.
What does the exam cover?
- Principles and values of the French Republic
- Political system and institutions
- Rights and duties
- French history, geography and culture
- Everyday life in French society
The French wording stays visible
Example in FrenchQuelle est la devise de la République française ?
Meaning: What is the motto of the French Republic?
Answer: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.
Learning only an English translation is not enough: on exam day, the question and four choices are presented in French. Use the explanation to learn, then return to the original French sentence.
A practical preparation sequence
- Identify your path.CSP, resident card or naturalisation.
- Measure your current level.Complete the free 10-question diagnostic.
- Review weak themes.Read the explanation and official source after each error.
- Practise under exam conditions.Complete 40 questions within 45 minutes and aim to score above 32 consistently.