Examen civique prep
Your papers should not hinge on a surprise question. Train in the exact 2026 format: 333 explained questions across the 5 official themes, for naturalisation and residence permits.
Built by real people: Ramisa & EmilienDELF & examen civique ready · A1 → C1 · 20 minutes a day
Real French
for real life.
Pass DELF, clear the examen civique, or just hold your own in conversation. One structured path from A1 to C1, built around the words French people actually use, 20 minutes a day.
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+7,000frequency-ranked words
A1–C1CEFR levels covered
333examen civique questions
Why Fréquence
Built for the job you're hiring it for
You're not here for a word game. You're here for a certificate, a residence permit, or a real conversation. Every feature below exists for one of those.
The frequency method
The 1,000 most frequent words cover most of everyday French. You learn them first. That's how you get understood in weeks, not years.
DELF exam prep
Walk into the official exam already knowing the format. DELF-style quizzes run through every level from A1 to C1, so exam day feels like just another lesson.
Live conversation club
Your first real conversation is scarier than any exam. Train for it live. Every session comes with a prep pack: the key words, ready-made sentences, and the grammar you'll actually use. Then you talk it through with real people. Included with Annual, per session for monthly members.
Native-speaker audio & shadowing
Understand French at the speed French people speak it. Real dialogues with full transcripts. Shadow line by line until your ear and your accent catch up.
Spaced repetition that works
Never re-learn the same word twice. SM-2 resurfaces each word right before you forget it. You just show up. The algorithm does the planning.
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Two free ways to see where you stand
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Know your real level in 6 minutes. A free adaptive CEFR test, A1 to C1. No account needed. Your result arrives by email.
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See exactly what exam day looks like: 40 questions, 45 minutes, 80% to pass. 333 explained questions, for naturalisation and residence permits.
Explore civique prep🇫🇷 Examen civique 2026Pass the French civic exam
Pass the French civic exam
with confidence
Required for naturalisation, the carte de résident and the carte de séjour pluriannuelle. Train in the exact official 2026 conditions, with every answer explained.
- Official 2026 format: 40 questions, 45 minutes, 80% to pass
- 333 questions with explained answers, based on the Livret du citoyen
- All 5 official themes: valeurs de la République, institutions, droits et devoirs, histoire & géographie, vie en société
- For naturalisation, carte de résident, and carte de séjour pluriannuelle
40questions
45minutes
80%to pass
333in the bank
From A1 to C1, structured from day one
Every word, lesson, and review maps to an official CEFR level. You always know exactly where you stand.
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A1
Beginner
… words
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A2
Elementary
… words
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B1
Intermediate
… words
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B2
Upper-Intermediate
… words
C1
Advanced
… words
Curriculum
… lessons across A1 to C1
One structured path, from your first bonjour to advanced fluency.
A1Beginner
… lessons
Sample units
- Premiers contacts
- Mon quotidien
- Ma ville
A2Elementary
… lessons
Sample units
- Souvenirs et récits
- Fêtes et week-ends
- L'avenir et les projets
B1Intermediate
… lessons
Sample units
- Regrets et malentendus
- Médias et information
- Art et patrimoine
B2Upper-Intermediate
… lessons
Sample units
- Littérature et numérique
- Le monde du travail
- Démocratie et débat public
C1Advanced
… lessons
Sample units
- Les temps littéraires
- Figures de style et rhétorique
- Littérature et civilisation françaises
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How it works
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Start where you are
Complete beginner? Start from zero. Already know some French? A short placement test drops you exactly where you belong. No wasted weeks.
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Learn what you'll actually use
7,000+ words in the order French people say them, grammar that builds sentence by sentence, and native audio. All in one place, 20 minutes a day.
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Remember without trying
The SM-2 algorithm resurfaces each word just before you forget it. Lasting memory for the price of a few minutes of review a day.
Everything in one place
01
Frequency-first vocabulary
7,000+ words ranked by real-world usage. The words you'll need at the préfecture, the bakery, and work come first.
02
Progressive grammar lessons
From the alphabet to literary French: every lesson builds on the last with bilingual explanations, exercises, and inline conjugation tables.
03
Never guess a conjugation again
Look up any French verb and get full conjugation tables across all tenses and moods, with audio for every form.
04
Skip what you already know
Not a complete beginner? A short adaptive test assesses your level and places you at the right starting point automatically.
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Progress & streak tracking
Daily streak, activity heatmap, level completion bars, and a personal notebook to save any word or phrase.
06
Offline access, anywhere
Install Fréquence as an app and keep learning on the metro, on a plane, or wherever signal drops. Lessons you've opened stay cached for offline use.
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Vocabulary organized by theme
78 everyday themes: family, food, work, travel, and more. Browse and review words your way, not just in course order.
Study smarter,
not harder.
Every card shows the word, IPA pronunciation, and meaning. Rate your recall and the algorithm handles the rest.
Start free, no card needed →Stop renting fluency.
Own it.
One hour with a private tutor costs more than a month of Fréquence. Start free, no card needed. One plan unlocks everything.
Monthly
€24/month
Full access with no commitment. Cancel anytime. For learners who want to try before going all-in.
- Complete A1 → C1 course
- +7,000 frequency-ranked words
- Grammar, listening & shadowing
- SM-2 spaced repetition
- Progress dashboard & streak
- Live conversation club — pay per session
3-day money-back guarantee · Cancel anytime
Annual
€288
€149/year
€12.42/month · save €139 vs monthly
A full year gets most learners to B2, with the complete A1 to C1 path included. Pay less than a single private lesson per month.
- Everything in Monthly
- Live conversation club included
- 12 months of full access
- All levels & content updates
- Priority support
- Early access to new content
3-day money-back guarantee · Most learners choose this
First 200 only
Founding Lifetime
€299 once
Limited availability. When 200 spots are filled, this plan closes permanently.
Pay once. Access forever. No renewals, no price increases. Ever. Reserved for the earliest believers.
- Everything in Annual
- Lifetime access, single payment
- All future levels & updates included
- Founding member status
200 founding spots · Closes permanently when full · 3-day refund
Common questions
What do I get on the free plan?
The first 3 A1 lessons, the 200 most common French words with spaced repetition, the placement test, and the verb conjugator. No credit card required, no time limit.
I already know some French. Do I have to start from scratch?
No. Take the adaptive placement test on your first login. It assesses your level in a few minutes and sets your starting point automatically. You skip content you already know.
What is DELF A1?
DELF A1 is the entry-level French proficiency exam recognized by the French Ministry of Education. It tests basic everyday French: greetings, simple questions, short written and spoken exchanges. Fréquence includes DELF-style quizzes throughout the course to prepare you for it.
What is the best way to learn French before moving to France?
Focus on the vocabulary you'll actually use daily, not textbook filler, plus enough grammar to form real sentences and enough listening practice to understand native speed. Fréquence's frequency-ranked words and native audio are built for exactly this.
How long does it take to learn French?
Most learners reach conversational B2 level in 10 to 12 months of consistent daily study, about 20 to 30 minutes a day. Fréquence's frequency-ranked vocabulary and spaced repetition are designed to get there efficiently, and the course continues all the way to C1 for learners who want to go further.
Does Fréquence work for complete beginners?
Yes. Fréquence starts from absolute zero with the Fondations unit: the French alphabet, basic pronunciation, and the 200 most common words. No prior French knowledge is required.
Why is the annual plan the best choice?
At €12.42/month it costs less than one private tutoring hour. Most learners reach B2 in 10 to 12 months of consistent daily study, and the plan includes full access through C1 at no extra cost.
What happens when the 200 founding spots are gone?
The Founding Lifetime plan closes permanently. No second round, no waiting list. It exists to reward early believers. Once those 200 people have claimed it, it's gone.
Do you prepare for the examen civique (2026)?
Yes. Fréquence includes a full examen civique preparation in the official 2026 format: 40 questions, 45 minutes, 80% to pass. The bank holds 333 questions with explained answers across the 5 official themes, plus a timed mock exam. It covers naturalisation as well as the carte de résident (CR) and carte de séjour pluriannuelle (CSP).
Is the civique content based on official sources?
Yes. Every question is written from the Livret du citoyen (Ministère de l'Intérieur) and the official knowledge-question lists (CR and CSP), covering valeurs de la République, institutions, droits et devoirs, histoire et géographie, and vie en société.
Can I practise speaking with real people?
Yes. The live conversation club lets you practise speaking with real people in guided group sessions. It's the part apps can't replace.
Is this better than Duolingo or Anki?
Fréquence replaces both: structured grammar and listening lessons (Duolingo can't do this) plus the proven SM-2 spaced-repetition algorithm (Anki without the configuration pain). One coherent path, A1 to C1.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. Every paid plan comes with a 3-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, you'll receive a full refund. No questions asked.
Our story
Built by someone who lived the problem
Hi, I'm Ramisa, a software engineer who moved to France in 2023. Every French course I found was either a game that taught nothing, or a class that cost everything.
Emilien, my French husband, watched me struggle daily with words no French person actually uses. So we made a deal: he brings the real French, I bring the technology.
Months later, Fréquence is the result: complete, structured, and priced for learners, not for luxury.
Sa voix de natif, mon code, un chemin structuré, de votre premier mot jusqu'au jour de votre examen.
Ramisa & Emilien
The exam. The papers.
The conversation.
One app gets you to all three. 20 to 30 minutes a day is the whole method. Most learners reach B2 in about a year, with the full path continuing to C1. Start free today.
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