France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique) 2026
Since 1 January 2026, people applying for French nationality by decree must pass a civic exam (examen civique) before they apply. The real exam has 40 multiple-choice questions in French, lasts 45 minutes, and you need 32 correct answers (80%) to pass. These original practice questions in English cover the five official themes: the Republic's values, institutions, rights and duties, history and geography, and daily life in France.
快速解答
官方考试共有40道题。 及格线:32 correct out of 40 (80%)。 时间限制:45分钟。 主办机构:Ministry of the Interior; exams run by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce (CCIP) and France Éducation International。 在这里免费练习80道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月11日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共25题
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答案: A. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Article 2 of the Constitution sets the motto 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'. 'Work, Family, Homeland' was the slogan of the Vichy regime, not of the Republic.
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第2题,共25题
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答案: B. Blue, white, red
The Constitution names the tricolour flag 'bleu, blanc, rouge', with blue nearest the pole.
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第3题,共25题
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答案: A. La Marseillaise
Article 2 of the Constitution makes La Marseillaise the national anthem. The Ode to Joy is the anthem of the European Union.
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第4题,共25题
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答案: C. Rouget de Lisle
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, an army officer, wrote the song in 1792 as a war song for the Army of the Rhine.
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第5题,共25题
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答案: D. The French Republic
Marianne is a woman wearing a Phrygian cap. She is an official symbol of the Republic and appears in town halls, on stamps and on coins.
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第6题,共25题
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答案: A. 14 July
The national day is 14 July. 1 May is Labour Day, 8 May marks victory in 1945 and 11 November marks the 1918 armistice.
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第7题,共25题
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答案: B. The storming of the Bastille
On 14 July 1789 Parisians took the Bastille prison. The national day also recalls the Festival of the Federation held one year later.
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第8题,共25题
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答案: A. The Gallic rooster
The rooster is a popular but unofficial symbol. The flag, anthem and motto are official and are written in the Constitution.
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第9题,共25题
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答案: A. social
Article 1 says France is 'une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale'.
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第10题,共25题
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答案: D. The law on the separation of the Churches and the State
The law of 9 December 1905 separated the Churches from the State. The State guarantees freedom of worship but does not recognise or fund any religion.
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第11题,共25题
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答案: C. The State is neutral, and everyone is free to have a religion or none
Laïcité protects freedom of conscience. The State and public services stay neutral towards all religions.
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第12题,共25题
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答案: D. They must stay neutral and not show their religious beliefs at work
Public service staff must respect neutrality so that every user is treated equally, whatever their beliefs.
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第13题,共25题
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答案: D. Pupils may not wear signs or clothing that clearly show their religion
A 2004 law bans conspicuous religious signs for pupils in state primary and secondary schools.
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第14题,共25题
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答案: D. French
Article 2 of the Constitution says 'La langue de la République est le français'.
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第15题,共25题
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答案: D. No, a 2010 law bans it, apart from a few exceptions such as health reasons
Since 2010 no one may wear clothing meant to hide the face in public spaces, except in cases allowed by law, such as health or sport.
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第16题,共25题
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答案: C. 1958
The current Constitution dates from 4 October 1958. The Fourth Republic (1946–1958) came before it.
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第17题,共25题
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答案: A. The President of the Republic
The President is the head of State. The Prime Minister leads the government.
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第18题,共25题
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答案: D. By direct universal suffrage, for 5 years
Article 6 of the Constitution says the President is elected for five years by direct universal suffrage.
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第19题,共25题
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答案: B. Two
Since 2008 the Constitution says no one may serve more than two consecutive terms.
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第20题,共25题
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答案: C. The President of the Republic
Article 8 says the President appoints the Prime Minister, and the other ministers on the Prime Minister's proposal.
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第21题,共25题
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答案: A. The National Assembly and the Senate
Parliament has two chambers: the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) and the Senate (Sénat). Together they vote laws.
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第22题,共25题
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答案: B. 577
The Constitution sets a maximum of 577 deputies. The Senate has at most 348 senators.
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第23题,共25题
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答案: C. Every 5 years, by direct universal suffrage
Legislative elections take place every five years, unless the President dissolves the Assembly.
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第24题,共25题
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答案: C. By indirect suffrage, by 'grands électeurs' such as mayors and councillors
Senators are elected indirectly by elected officials. Half of the Senate is renewed every three years.
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第25题,共25题
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答案: A. The Constitutional Council (Conseil constitutionnel)
The Constitutional Council can check laws before they come into force and, on request, after, to make sure they respect the Constitution.
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真实考试:32 correct out of 40 (80%)
考前须知
- Since 1 January 2026, passing the civic exam is required for naturalisation by decree, and for a first multi-year residence card or resident card.
- The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions in French: 28 knowledge questions and 12 everyday situations. Each has four options and one correct answer.
- You have up to 45 minutes on a tablet or computer, and you need at least 32 correct answers (80%) to pass.
- You can take the exam at any time and as often as you need. The pass certificate does not expire.
- Since 1 January 2026, applicants for naturalisation must also prove French at level B2 or higher, spoken and written.
- After you apply, a prefecture interview checks your integration and your support for the Republic's values. You sign the Charter of the rights and duties of the French citizen at the end.
- The naturalisation application itself costs a €255 tax stamp (€127.50 in French Guiana). You apply online or, in some cases, by post.
- The usual residence requirement for naturalisation is 5 years. It can be 2 years, for example after 2 years of higher education in France, or waived in some cases such as refugees.
常见问题
Is the French civic exam in force?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026 you must pass it before you apply for naturalisation by decree, or for a first multi-year residence card or resident card. It is not needed to renew those cards.
How many questions are on the examen civique and what is the pass mark?
There are 40 multiple-choice questions, 28 on knowledge and 12 on everyday situations. You have 45 minutes and need 32 correct answers, which is 80%.
Can I take the civic exam in English?
No. The exam is in French. Naturalisation also requires French at level B2 or higher, so preparing in French is important.
What if I fail the civic exam?
You can take it again at any time, as many times as you need. Once you pass, the certificate has no expiry date.
Do I need the civic exam to become French through marriage?
The official pages list the civic exam for naturalisation and reinstatement by decree. Nationality by marriage is a separate declaration with its own interview, so check the official page for your case.
Where can I study for the civic exam?
The Ministry of the Interior's free site formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr has the programme, fact sheets on each theme and official lists of knowledge questions. The Livret du citoyen also helps you prepare for the prefecture interview.
资料来源
- Service-Public.gouv.fr: Naturalisation by decree
- Service-Public.gouv.fr: Civic exam required from 1 January 2026 (news, December 2025)
- Ministry of the Interior: Ways to obtain French nationality
- Ministry of the Interior: The civic exam
- Formation civique: General information on the civic exam
- Formation civique: Official fact sheets by theme
- Service-Public.gouv.fr: French nationality by marriage
- Constitution of 4 October 1958 (Conseil constitutionnel)