French civic exam: Living in French society
Is this theme part of the exam?
Yes. "Vivre dans la société française" (Living in French society) is one of the five themes of the civic exam (source).
What do the questions cover?
In the public list of knowledge questions for naturalisation, this theme covers for example registering a birth, school, housing, emergency numbers, health care and help paying for a lawyer (source).
Where are the public questions?
The ministry publishes the knowledge questions for the multi-year permit, the resident card and naturalisation. The lists are in French and free.
How do I practise this theme with Civizon?
Pick "Living in French society" in theme mode. You answer in French, see straight away if you got it right, and read the explanation in English. Questions you miss come back later until you know them.
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Is "Living in French society" part of the French civic exam?
Yes. "Vivre dans la société française" is one of the five themes of the exam, according to the Ministry of the Interior.
What do questions on "Living in French society" cover?
In the public list of knowledge questions for naturalisation, this theme covers for example registering a birth, school, housing, emergency numbers, health care and help paying for a lawyer.
Where can I find the knowledge questions?
The Ministry of the Interior publishes the list of knowledge questions for the multi-year permit, the resident card and naturalisation, in French and free of charge.
Sources
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/informations-g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales-sur-le
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/liste-officielle-des-questions-de-conna
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/liste-officielle-des-questions-de-conna
- www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr/sites/dgef/files/medias/documents/2026-01/examen-civique
Civizon is a private, paid service. Civizon is not a government body and is not affiliated with the French state.