Objective: 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 states that assimilation is verified by passing the civics exam and an interview at the prefecture (source).
- The Livret du citoyen is offered as preparation material 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). “Put in situation” questions are not available online.
- Which of these first names evokes a symbol of the Republic?
- Which of these symbols represents the French Republic?
- Where can one see the motto of the Republic?
- Which are official symbols of the French Republic?
- Which symbol of the Republic can be seen on the jerseys of the French national 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
To train
Sources (official)
- Service-Public (naturalization, F2213)
- Service-Public (civics exam naturalization, F39426)
- Livret du citoyen (official PDF)
- Official bank — naturalization (PDF)
- Vaucluse Prefecture (press release)
- Légifrance
Independent tool. The explanations below are provided as revision aids. Always check important information on official websites.