Language Exploration Unit

What major political event did President Emmanuel Macron apologize for in his New Year's address?

• Implementing pension reforms

• Calling snap parliamentary elections in the summer

• Withdrawing from the European Union

• Increasing fuel taxes

Who is the current Prime Minister of France as of April 2025?

• Michel Barnier

• Élisabeth Borne

• François Bayrou

• Jean-Luc Mélenchon

What significant constitutional change did France make in March 2024?

• Abolished the Senate

• Enshrined access to abortion as a constitutional right

• Declared French as the only official language

• Lowered the voting age to 16

What sparked the far-right protests in France starting in April 2025?

• Increase in fuel prices

• Conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzlement, making her ineligible for the 2027 presidential election

• Ban on far-right political parties

• Mandatory military service reinstatement

What was the nature of the attacks on French prisons in April 2025?

• Coordinated terrorist attacks involving arson and shootings

• Prisoner-led riots demanding better conditions

• Cyberattacks disabling security systems

• Peaceful protests by prison staff

Which Francophone country announced plans to end the French military presence by the end of 2025?

• Mali

• Senegal

• Ivory Coast

• Burkina Faso

What is the French term for 'elections'?

• Gouvernement

• Élections

• Révolution

• Diplomatie

What cultural landmark in Paris reopened to the public in December 2024 after restoration?

• The Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Eiffel Tower

• Palace of Versailles

What is the French term for 'solidarity'?

• Soutien

• Solidarité

• Climat

• Économie

What initiative was launched to enhance mobility and employability among Francophone youth?

• Erasmus+ Program

• International Francophone Mobility and Employability Programme (PIMEF)

• Francophone Youth Exchange Initiative

• Global French Language Scholarship