The Ultimate Quiz for People Dreaming of Moving to France
Dreaming of moving to France? Can’t stop thinking about French culture and how much you’d love to live your life à la française? Take this fun quiz to find out if you’re ready to make the big move!
1. Are you familiar with French culture?
+1 point: I have surface-level knowledge of French culture.
+2 points: I know a few French dishes and faux-pas.
+3 points: I am familiar with a good amount of French culture, customs, and etiquette.
+4 points: I am well-versed in the French lifestyle and am completely culturally competent.
2. Can you speak French?
+1 point: I speak little to no French.
+2 points: I have a basic grasp of the language.
+3 points: I have an intermediate to advanced level of French.
+4 points: Je peux m’exprimer couramment en français.
3. Are you open to new experiences?
+1 point: I can’t cope with situations that cause me discomfort.
+2 points: I sometimes feel distressed in new circumstances.
+3 points: I am mostly prepared to be pushed out of my comfort zone.
+4 points: I am completely ready for any new experience that comes my way.
4. Have you ever successfully spent time away from your home country?
+1 point: I’ve never spent even a short amount of time away from home.
+2 points: I’ve had mediocre experiences spending time abroad.
+3 points: I’ve had good experiences spending time abroad.
+4 points: I’ve effectively lived away from my home country for a considerable period of time.
5. Can you thrive without your support system?
+1 point: I depend completely on my support system.
+2 points: I sometimes require my support system to succeed.
+3 points: I am mostly able to prosper by myself.
+4 points: I am independent and can flourish on my own.
6. Are you ready to take risks?
+1 point: I am not in a place to take risks.
+2 points: I am worried about how taking risks might affect me.
+3 points: I am okay with taking risks.
+4 points: I am fully prepared to take on the risks associated with moving abroad.
7. Have you found a visa option that will work for you?
+1 point: I haven’t looked into visas yet.
+2 points: I have started researching but don’t know which visa I will require.
+3 points: I am pretty sure I know which visa I need.
+4 points: I know exactly which visa works for me and understand how to apply.
8. Do you have a concrete plan to support yourself in France?
+1 point: I don’t know how I would support myself in France.
+2 points: I have some ideas about how I could support myself in France.
+3 points: I know how I would like to support myself in France, but haven’t made official plans.
+4 points: I know exactly how I will support myself in France and have made official arrangements.
9. Are you able to pick up your life and move?
+1 point: Many things are currently keeping me tied to my home country.
+2 points: I have a great deal to take care of before I would be able to move abroad.
+3 points: I have a few loose ends to tie up before I could move to France.
+4 points: There is nothing holding me back from moving abroad.
10. Are you resilient and adaptable?
+1 point: I am inflexible and have trouble persevering.
+2 points: I sometimes have a hard time bouncing back from difficult circumstances.
+3 points: I am mostly quick to recover from tough situations.
+4 points: I can handle anything thrown my way.
Results
10 – 19 points: If you’re in this lower range, you may not be a great candidate for moving to France at the moment. Admiring French culture from home and planning short-term visits may be the best way for you to experience the French lifestyle. Revel in your love for France by attending local events for Francophiles at the Alliance française and connect with native speakers online or using free apps.
20 – 29 points: If you fall in this mid-range category, a move to France may be in your future. You’ll need to be honest with yourself about your personality, your experiences, and your particular circumstances. If you’re invested in becoming an expat, research how to make moving abroad work for you. While you have a ways to go, you could eventually make living in France a reality.
30 – 40 points: If you made it to this upper range, you’re more than ready to move to France. Your disposition and experiences are compatible with an international move, and you’ve done your research. All that’s left is to execute your plans! Bonne chance and enjoy your new French life!
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