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Treaties, institutions, flag, anthem, euro, Brexit: the official questions on France's place in the European Union.

30 questions · Updated on 2026-10-28

In the exam, the questions are in French: the translation is an aid to help you understand.

En quelle année a été créée la Communauté Économique Européenne (CEE) ?

In what year was the European Economic Community (EEC) created?

  1. 19921992
  2. 20022002
  3. Answer19571957
  4. 19511951
Explanation The EEC was created in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome, between six countries including France, to form a common market. In 1992 the Maastricht Treaty turned it into the European Union.

Source : Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: CSP

Quelle est la première étape de la construction européenne en 1951 ?

What was the first step in building Europe in 1951?

  1. AnswerLa création de la CECAThe creation of the ECSC
  2. Le traité de MaastrichtThe Maastricht Treaty
  3. La création de l'euroThe creation of the euro
  4. La création de l'ONUThe creation of the UN
Explanation In 1951, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), the first step towards the European Union.

Source : Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

En quelle année l'euro est-elle devenue la monnaie utilisée en France ?

In what year did the euro become the currency used in France?

  1. Answer20022002
  2. 19921992
  3. 20122012
  4. 19571957
Explanation In 2002, the euro became the official currency of several EU countries, including France. The single currency had been planned in 1992 by the Maastricht Treaty.

Source : Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: CR

Lequel de ces pays est un pays fondateur de l'Union Européenne ?

Which of these countries is a founding country of the European Union?

  1. La SuèdeSweden
  2. L'EspagneSpain
  3. AnswerL'ItalieItaly
  4. Le Royaume-UniThe United Kingdom
Explanation Six countries launched the European project: France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (ECSC in 1951, EEC in 1957). Spain joined in 1986.

Source : Recomposition de l'ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: Naturalisation

En quelle année l'Union européenne a-t-elle été fondée?

In what year was the European Union founded?

  1. AnswerEn 1992In 1992
  2. En 1968In 1968
  3. En 1945In 1945
  4. En 2002In 2002
Explanation In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty turned the EEC into the European Union. It created European citizenship and planned a single currency. The EEC had been set up by the Treaty of Rome in 1957.

Source : Recomposition de l'ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: Naturalisation

En quelle année l'euro est-il devenu la monnaie officielle de la France ?

In what year did the euro become France's official currency?

  1. En 1958In 1958
  2. AnswerEn 2002In 2002
  3. En 1992In 1992
  4. En 2012In 2012
Explanation Since 1 January 2002, euro coins and notes have replaced the franc in France. The single currency had been planned by the Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992.

Source : Recomposition de l'ordre mondial : la construction européenne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Combien d'États font partie de l'Union européenne au 1er janvier 2025 ?

How many States were members of the European Union on 1 January 2025?

  1. 1212
  2. 1515
  3. 2828
  4. Answer2727
Explanation The European Union has had 27 member States since the United Kingdom left in 2020. Note: the 12 stars on the European flag do not stand for the number of countries.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (2/2) · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Quel État n'est pas membre de l'Union européenne ?

Which State is not a member of the European Union?

  1. Le PortugalPortugal
  2. La BelgiqueBelgium
  3. AnswerLa SuisseSwitzerland
  4. La CroatieCroatia
Explanation Switzerland has never joined the European Union. Belgium is a founding country (1957), Portugal joined in 1986 and Croatia, the latest member, in 2013.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: CSP, CR

Quelle condition est nécessaire pour voter aux élections européennes ?

What condition is necessary to vote in European elections?

  1. AnswerAvoir la nationalité d'un pays de l'Union européenneBeing a national of an EU country
  2. Avoir la nationalité française uniquementHaving French nationality only
  3. Parler au moins trois langues européennesSpeaking at least three European languages
  4. Avoir plus de 25 ansBeing over 25
Explanation To vote in European elections in France you must be a citizen of an EU country, live in France, be 18 the day before the vote and be on the electoral roll. So an Italian living in Lyon can vote.

Source : Les élections européennes · Official lists: CSP, CR

À quelle fréquence les élections européennes sont-elles organisées ?

How often are European elections held?

  1. Tous les 7 ansEvery 7 years
  2. Seulement quand un nouveau pays entre dans l'UnionOnly when a new country joins the Union
  3. Tous les ansEvery year
  4. AnswerTous les 5 ansEvery 5 years
Explanation European elections take place every 5 years to elect the members of the European Parliament. Since 2024, France elects 81 of them. People vote for party lists, not for a single candidate.

Source : Les élections européennes · Official lists: CSP, CR

Quel pays est un pays fondateur de l'Union européenne ?

Which country is a founding country of the European Union?

  1. La SuèdeSweden
  2. AnswerL'ItalieItaly
  3. La PolognePoland
  4. L'EspagneSpain
Explanation In 1957, six countries founded the EEC with the Treaty of Rome: (West) Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Spain joined in 1986, Sweden in 1995 and Poland in 2004.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: CSP, CR

Qui élit les députés européens ?

Who elects the members of the European Parliament?

  1. Les députés de l'Assemblée nationaleThe deputies of the National Assembly
  2. La Commission européenneThe European Commission
  3. Les chefs d'État des 27 pays membres, réunis en Conseil européenThe heads of State of the 27 members, meeting in the European Council
  4. AnswerLes citoyens de l'Union européenneCitizens of the European Union
Explanation MEPs are elected directly by EU citizens every 5 years. Each country's number of seats depends on its population: 81 for France since 2024, out of 720 in total.

Source : Les élections européennes · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Quand célèbre-t-on la journée de l'Europe ?

When do we celebrate Europe Day?

  1. Le 1er janvierOn 1 January
  2. AnswerLe 9 maiOn 9 May
  3. Le 14 juilletOn 14 July
  4. Le 11 novembreOn 11 November
Explanation Every 9 May, the European Union celebrates Europe Day. The date recalls the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950, a founding text of European integration.

Source : Les symboles européens (2/2) · Official lists: CSP, CR

Depuis quand l'euro est-elle la monnaie unique ?

Since when has the euro been the single currency?

  1. AnswerDepuis 2002 pour les pièces et billetsSince 2002 for coins and notes
  2. Depuis 2020Since 2020
  3. Depuis 1981Since 1981
  4. Depuis 1958, avec la naissance de la Ve République et du nouveau francSince 1958, with the birth of the Fifth Republic and the new franc
Explanation The euro was created in 1999 for banks and payments; euro coins and notes have circulated since 1 January 2002, replacing the franc. The European Central Bank, created in 1998, manages it.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (1/2) · Official lists: CR

Quel traité concerne la construction de l'Union européenne ?

Which treaty concerns the construction of the European Union?

  1. AnswerLe traité de MaastrichtThe Maastricht Treaty
  2. Le traité de WestphalieThe Treaty of Westphalia
  3. Le traité de TordesillasThe Treaty of Tordesillas
  4. Le traité de VersaillesThe Treaty of Versailles
Explanation The Maastricht Treaty (1992) created the European Union. Other key steps: Treaty of Paris (1951, ECSC), Treaty of Rome (1957, EEC) and Treaty of Lisbon (2007). Versailles (1919) ended the First World War.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Quel État a quitté l'Union européenne en 2020 ?

Which State left the European Union in 2020?

  1. La GrèceGreece
  2. L'IrlandeIreland
  3. La NorvègeNorway
  4. AnswerLe Royaume-UniThe United Kingdom
Explanation On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the EU: Brexit, the first exit of a member country. It had joined in 1973 with Denmark and Ireland, which are still members.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: CR

Quelle est la devise de l’Union européenne ?

What is the motto of the European Union?

  1. « Paix, travail, patrie et prospérité pour tous »“Peace, work, homeland and prosperity for all”
  2. « Liberté, égalité, fraternité »“Liberty, equality, fraternity”
  3. Answer« Unie dans la diversité »“United in diversity”
  4. « Un pour tous, tous pour un »“One for all, all for one”
Explanation Since 2000 the EU motto has been “United in diversity”: Europeans share peace and prosperity while respecting their cultures and languages. “Liberty, equality, fraternity” is France's motto.

Source : Les symboles européens (2/2) · Official lists: CR

Quel est l'hymne de l'Union européenne ?

What is the anthem of the European Union?

  1. La « Neuvième symphonie » de MozartMozart's “Ninth Symphony”
  2. AnswerL'« Ode à la joie »The “Ode to Joy”
  3. Le « Boléro » de RavelRavel's “Boléro”
  4. La MarseillaiseLa Marseillaise
Explanation The European anthem is the “Ode to Joy”, a melody by the German composer Beethoven. It stands for freedom, peace and solidarity, and became a symbol of the Union in 1985. La Marseillaise is France's anthem.

Source : Les symboles européens (1/2) · Official lists: CR

De quoi est composé le drapeau européen ?

What is the European flag made of?

  1. De 27 étoiles jaunes, une par pays membre, disposées en carré sur fond bleu27 yellow stars, one per member country, in a square on a blue background
  2. D'une croix blanche sur fond rougeA white cross on a red background
  3. De trois bandes bleu, blanc, rougeThree stripes: blue, white, red
  4. AnswerDe 12 étoiles jaunes en cercle sur fond bleu12 yellow stars in a circle on a blue background
Explanation On a blue background, twelve yellow stars form a circle, symbolising unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number 12 does not depend on the number of member countries.

Source : Les symboles européens (1/2) · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

De quelle couleur est le drapeau européen ?

What colour is the European flag?

  1. Vert et jauneGreen and yellow
  2. Rouge, avec des étoiles blanchesRed, with white stars
  3. AnswerBleu, avec des étoiles jaunesBlue, with yellow stars
  4. Bleu, blanc et rouge, en trois bandes verticalesBlue, white and red, in three vertical stripes
Explanation The European flag is blue with a circle of twelve yellow stars. It has been the emblem of the Council of Europe since 1955 and of the European Community since 1985. Blue-white-red is the French flag.

Source : Les symboles européens (1/2) · Official lists: CR

En quelle année le traité de Maastricht, qui marque la fondation de l'Union européenne, a-t-il été signé ?

In what year was the Maastricht Treaty, which marks the founding of the European Union, signed?

  1. Answer19921992
  2. 19571957
  3. 20072007
  4. 19451945
Explanation The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992, created the European Union and free movement of people, goods and capital. 1957 is the year of the Treaty of Rome (EEC), 2007 that of the Treaty of Lisbon.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Où est le siège du Parlement européen ?

Where is the seat of the European Parliament?

  1. À RomeIn Rome
  2. À ParisIn Paris
  3. AnswerÀ StrasbourgIn Strasbourg
  4. À BerlinIn Berlin
Explanation The European Parliament sits in Strasbourg, France. It has 720 MEPs, votes laws and the budget with the Council of the EU, and oversees the European Commission, based in Brussels.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (2/2) · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Où est le siège de la Commission européenne ?

Where is the seat of the European Commission?

  1. À MadridIn Madrid
  2. AnswerÀ BruxellesIn Brussels
  3. À StrasbourgIn Strasbourg
  4. À GenèveIn Geneva
Explanation The European Commission is in Brussels, in the Berlaymont building. It has 27 commissioners, one per country, proposes laws and the budget, and carries out decisions. The European Parliament is in Strasbourg.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (2/2) · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

En quelle année la citoyenneté européenne a-t-elle été créée ?

In what year was European citizenship created?

  1. 17891789
  2. 19571957
  3. 20132013
  4. Answer19921992
Explanation European citizenship was created by the Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992. It gives, for example, the right to move freely in the EU and to vote in municipal and European elections in the country where you live.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Qui a composé l'hymne de l'Union européenne ?

Who composed the anthem of the European Union?

  1. ChopinChopin
  2. MozartMozart
  3. AnswerBeethovenBeethoven
  4. Rouget de LisleRouget de Lisle
Explanation The European anthem is the “Ode to Joy”, a melody by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Rouget de Lisle wrote La Marseillaise, France's anthem.

Source : Les symboles européens (1/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quand est célébrée la journée de l'Europe ?

When is Europe Day celebrated?

  1. Le 1er maiOn 1 May
  2. Le 8 marsOn 8 March
  3. AnswerLe 9 maiOn 9 May
  4. Le 25 décembreOn 25 December
Explanation Europe Day is celebrated on 9 May, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950). It recalls the Union's values and strengthens the feeling of belonging to a shared space.

Source : Les symboles européens (2/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Où est le siège de la Banque centrale européenne ?

Where is the seat of the European Central Bank?

  1. AnswerÀ FrancfortIn Frankfurt
  2. À ParisIn Paris
  3. À LondresIn London
  4. À StrasbourgIn Strasbourg
Explanation The European Central Bank (ECB) is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Created in 1998 with the euro, it manages the single currency. The European Parliament is in Strasbourg, the Commission in Brussels.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (1/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Qui siège au Parlement européen ?

Who sits in the European Parliament?

  1. Les maires des capitalesThe mayors of the capital cities
  2. AnswerLes députés européens, élus par les citoyensMEPs, elected by citizens
  3. Les chefs d'État et de gouvernement des 27 pays membresThe heads of State and government of the 27 members
  4. Les 27 commissaires européens nommés par chaque pays membreThe 27 European commissioners appointed by each member country
Explanation The European Parliament has 720 MEPs, elected every 5 years by EU citizens and organised in political groups. Heads of State meet in the European Council.

Source : Le fonctionnement européen (2/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel État a quitté l'Union Européenne en 2020 ?

Which State left the European Union in 2020?

  1. La NorvègeNorway
  2. La GrèceGreece
  3. L'IrlandeIreland
  4. AnswerLe Royaume-UniThe United Kingdom
Explanation On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the EU: Brexit, the first exit of a member country. It had joined in 1973 with Denmark and Ireland, which are still members.

Source : Les étapes clés de la construction européenne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel est l'hymne de l'Union Européenne ?

What is the anthem of the European Union?

  1. La « Neuvième symphonie » de MozartMozart's “Ninth Symphony”
  2. Le « Boléro » de RavelRavel's “Boléro”
  3. La MarseillaiseLa Marseillaise
  4. AnswerL'« Ode à la joie »The “Ode to Joy”
Explanation The European anthem is the “Ode to Joy”, a melody by the German composer Beethoven. It stands for freedom, peace and solidarity, and became a symbol of the Union in 1985. La Marseillaise is France's anthem.

Source : Les symboles européens (1/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

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