Objective: to help you respond clearly and simply, without claiming to provide “official answers”. The interview aims in particular to verify your assimilation (in the administrative sense) and your adherence to the principles of the Republic.
What is official (framework)
- Service-Public indicates that assimilation is verified by passing the civic exam and an interview at the prefecture (source).
- The Citizen's Booklet is offered as a preparation support for the interview (source).
How to respond (simple structure)
- 1 sentence: simple definition (in your own words)
- 1 concrete example (daily life)
- 1 concluding sentence (value/principle)
Examples of questions (official naturalization bank)
Examples of published knowledge questions (selection). “Situational” questions are not posted online.
- Which of these first names evokes a symbol of the Republic?
- Which of these symbols represents the French Republic?
- Where can we see the motto of the Republic?
- Which are the official symbols of the French Republic?
- What symbol of the Republic can be seen on the jerseys of the French football team?
- What is the motto of the French Republic?
Official source (PDF): https://www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr/content/download/138954/1097120/file/examen-civique-naturalisation-questions-de-connaissance-20251212.pdf
For training
Sources (official)
- Service-Public (naturalization, F2213)
- Service-Public (civic exam naturalization, F39426)
- Citizen's Booklet (official PDF)
- Official bank - naturalization (PDF)
- Prefecture of Vaucluse (press release)
- LĂ©gifrance
Independent tool. The explanations below are provided as a revision aid. Always check important information on official sites.