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1. Top 20 French Language Interview Questions and
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Merci bien.
“You sound so French!”
That is exactly one wishes to hear when they learn the French language. Isn’t it?

2. There are 6500+ languages spoken in the world to date. Globally, the French language is in
the fifth position as one of the most spoken languages across the globe. The strong cultural
connection makes the language even more aesthetic. According to online surveys, French
is the most beautiful language spoken. Therefore, it attracts explorers, language experts,
literature enthusiasts,s and people who have just fallen in love with the French language.
The beginning of the 21st century saw the French language as an official language of 25+
countries. Originating from Vulgar Latin, an Italo-Celtic dialect the French language has
evolved over the years. Its music to the ears with unpronounceable “r” and vowel sounds-
“un,” “in,” and “en”. French has too many homophones which makes it challenging and fun
to speak at the same time. In recent times, there has been a momentous change in the
French language, brought in action by the Académie Franciase, which has been preserving
the literary integrity and core values of the language.
Until the 19th century, French was spoken at only certain corners of France and more in
Holland and Germany which later expanded its reach. Nearly 28% of English words are
actually generated from French!
By 2050, it’s expected that the world will have 750 million+ French speakers out of which
150 million+ will be students only.
French Language Course
“L’avenir est entre les mains de ceux qui explorent.” – Jacques-Yves Cousteau
It means that the future is in the hands of those who explore.
By exploring, here means knowing a language as the local know for shaping own’s future
differently.
Today, “second language acquisition” has been the focus in many job sectors. Individuals
with verbal, written, and listening proficiency in any foreign language are given much more
importance by employers in the related job market. Solely, a certified language proficient
gets many work opportunities due to the cross-cultural exchange seen as a bigger picture in
recent times. Multilingual persons go ahead of their peers or colleagues by acquiring highly
prestigious positions.
For excelling in the language, there are many French language courses available online as
well as offline too. Considering the ongoing situation of pandemics, online is the best mode

3. of learning the French language from the comfort of your home. These online courses are
designed to give a 360-degree knowledge about the French language and help you to
become proficient from Level A1 to Level C2.
Academies like Henry Harvin, Udemy, Excel Academy, and ILA are some of the best
academies for online French language learning.
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Top 20 French Language Interview
Questions and Answers
To ace your entretien d’embauche i.e., job interview you need to strike the right balance
before you answer the questions. Apart from the regular interview questions these top 20
French-language interview questions and answers are surely going to help you to pass
through the interview process and get a CDI i.e., contrat à durée indéterminée, a permanent
contract in French language job.

5. Q1) Parlez-moi de votre expérience professionelle. (
Share your professional experience)
Ans: Here the interviewer wants to know about your previous work experience. This very
question builds up a trajectory based on what you share.
The best way to answer this question is by keeping the French language at the center and
how the skills you already had and developed in your previous work got enhanced by
learning the French language. A pitch-one that is concise and compelling and shows how
you are fit for this job is your answer.
Q2) Quels sont tes points forts en françai? (What are
your strengths in French speaking?)
Ans: The answer to this should highlight your key areas like vocabulary, fluency, grammar,
listening skills, speaking with a fair amount of knowledge about French art, culture, and food
because French as a language is very dominatingly seen in its culture. Every single
strength can be elaborated by giving certain examples. That would certainly help you make
a concrete mark in order to get your dream French job
Q3) Quel a été le plus grand avantage d’apprendre le
françai?.(What has been the biggest advantage of
learning French?)
Ans: French is one of the widely spoken languages. Having said that, French has a
common origin, like languages like Spanish, Italian which have similar conjugations and
Latin roots. This itself is a big advantage as it helps to be at ease with more than one
language, to a certain extent.
Q4) Quel niveau obtenu en français? (Which level
have you cleared in French language?)

6. Ans: The answer to this must be factful and correct. Depending on your level of certification
between A1-C2 the answer needs to be framed. Based on the general industry standards,
for low skilled jobs its B1 and above, for moderately skilled jobs its B2 and above, and for
highly skilled jobs its C1 and above.
Q5) Pourquoi cherchez-vous un emploi en français?
(Why are you looking for a job in French speaking?)
Ans: If you are a travel enthusiast, then it’s for exploring a new world. If you are a language
expert, then surely the answer is using your language skills to teach others and train more
and more people. Likewise, situations might be different, but the goal is one. Acquire a high
salary job, to land an international job opportunity is the main purpose.
Q6) Comment pensez-vous être apte à ce poste de
francophone?(How do you think you are fit for this
position of French-speaking?)
Ans: Here the answer must be framed based on the company’s history, their involvement,
and attachment to the language and their expectations. This then should be linked to your
strengths and hold on to the French language.

7. Q7) Pourriez-vous partagez quelques phrases de
conversation en françaises qui vous viennent à
l’esprit maintenant? (Could you share some french
conversational sentences that come in your mind
right now?)
Ans: Here, it is completely up to you what you want to answer. One tip is, go for words or
sentences that are job-related or business-related. For example,
● C’est un plaisir de vous rencontrer – It’s a pleasure to meet you.
● J’ai bosse auparavant pour une entreprise informatique- I was earlier working for an IT
company.
● Veuillez répondre à mon e-mail au plus tôt– Kindly reply to this email at the earliest.
● Est-ce que tu peux m’aider ?- Can you help me?
● Tu pourrais m’expliquer ça ?- Could you explain this to me?
● Je ne comprends pas ce document.- I don’t understand this document.
● Est-ce que tu sais utiliser ce logiciel ?- Do you know how to use this software?
● Merci pour le coup de main !- Thanks for the help!

8. Q8) Dans quels domaines
pensez-vous devoir vous améliorer
en français ? (Which areas do you
think you need to improve in
French language speaking?)
Ans: I have been working on my public speaking skills, for which I have been taking
an online course which will surely help me. An answer like this one shows your desire to
learn and strengthen your weak points. Also, it talks about real problems and solutions at
the same time.
Q9) Quel est le plus grand défi que vous ayez rencontré lors de l’apprentissage de la
langue française? Comment l’avez-vous géré ? (What is the biggest challenge you have
faced while learning the French language? How did you deal with it?)
Ans: The answer for this can be a piece of information, rather than feedback for the
interviewer. The biggest challenge most French language learners face is the difference
between written and spoken French. The detail of conjugating verbs is quite different for
both forms of language. To decipher the sounds and then associate them with other
combinations makes it altogether a very difficult task.
Q10) Pourquoi le français est-il la
langue de l’amour ? (Why is French
the language of love?)

9. Ans: Here the purpose of asking the question lies in finding in-depth knowledge of
French culture. The French language is impactful, with smooth pronunciations, euphonic,
dynamically descriptive, and diversified accents spoken French is a language that is
profoundly seen in culture, international relations, history, food, and much more.
Q11) Pourriez-vous s’il vous plaît
nous traduire le sien ? (Could you
please translate this for us?)
“En 1896, Athènes est le théâtre des premiers Jeux Olympiques de l’ère moderne, plus de
quinze siècles après la disparition de ceux de l’Antiquité. La rénovation de l’olympisme est
attachée à la figure du Baron Pierre de Coubertin, homme convaincu des vertus
pédagogiques et patriotiques du sport.”
“Toutefois, la volonté de faire concourir des athlètes au nom d’un idéal n’est pas une
nouveauté. Les vertus athlétiques de l’Antiquité inspirent par exemple des professeurs de
Grenoble qui, à partir de 1832, organisent au Rondeau, tous les quatre ans, une
promenade olympique, en mémoire des Jeux. En Angleterre, William Penny Brookes, dont
l’influence sera décisive sur Coubertin, crée en 1850 les Jeux Olympiques de Wenlock, qui
existent toujours. Enfin, le Grec Evangelos Zappas ressuscite en 1859, dans un esprit
romantique et nationaliste, les Jeux à Athènes.”

10. Ans: Here the sample question is random information, but it can be industry-specific in
French language job. The answer to this is mentioned below.
“In 1896, Athens was the scene of the first Olympic Games of the modern era, more than
fifteen centuries after the disappearance of those of Antiquity. The renovation of Olympism
is linked to the figure of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a man convinced of the educational and
patriotic virtues of sport.”
“However, the desire to have athletes compete in the name of an ideal is nothing new. The
athletic virtues of Antiquity inspired, for example, teachers from Grenoble who, from 1832,
organized at Rondeau, every four years, an Olympic walk, in memory of the Games. In
England, William Penny Brookes, whose influence was decisive on Coubertin, created the
Wenlock Olympic Games in 1850, which still exists today. Finally, the Greek Evangelos
Zappas resuscitates in 1859, in a romantic and nationalist spirit, the Games in Athens.”
Q12) Qu’est-ce qui vous a motivé à
continuer a apprendre le français?

11. (What motivated you to continue
learning the French language?)
Ans: Remembering that the language is my passion, using effective learning tools,
mastering grammar hacks, correcting my mistakes, setting realistic goals, and rewarding
myself even at the smallest achievement has helped me to stay motivated all this while.
Q13) Pourquoi le traducteur
français est-il considéré comme le
travail le mieux rémunéré ? (Why
does French translator is
considered the highest paying
job?)

12. Ans: The French language is one of the official working languages of the UN. Therefore,
there are several career options provided by the UN alone. Apart from it, specialized
translators are highly in demand around the world by many governments.
Q14) Quels facteurs prendrez-vous
en considération si l’on vous
demande de préparer un matériel
d’étude sur la langue française
?(What factors will you consider if

13. you are asked to prepare study
material on the French language?)
Ans: This is your chance to hit the bull’s eye. If you are someone looking for a job as an
educator, this question is like an opportunity.
Starting with different levels of French language learning, you can specify the sections on
which you want to focus based on your own experience. The practical implication,
grammatical knowledge, conversational pointers, exam-oriented questions and workbooks,
business and industry-based vocabularies, and examples are a few of the elements which
you can consider while preparing study material.
Q15) Pourquoi devrions-nous vous
engager? (Why should we hire
you?)
Ans: This question can be answered by talking about your skills as an asset, your track
record as proof of your work ethics, and your level of the French language as the key
elements which will give the recruiter an insight.
Q16) Comment pouvez-vous
contribuer au mieux à une équipe

14. de français bilingue? (How best
can you contribute to a team of
bilingual French?)
Ans: The innate qualities that can help you grow professionally are the answer. Getting
along with people, a collaborator, motivator, experienced in dealing with conflicts, and tactful
personality.
Q17) Pensez-vous que l’intelligence
émotionnelle compte en français ?
(Do you think emotional
intelligence matters in the French
language?)
Ans: We all know the influence of EQ to manage work stress, overall performance, and
leadership abilities to name a few. The same goes for French-language jobs too. With its
use in the hospitality, language, and translating industry while managing with the client’s
deadline and work quality, a higher measure of EQ is sure to help.

15. Q18) quel est votre objectif de
carrière? (What is your career
objective?)
Ans: With a sound knowledge of the French language, I wish to attain a higher level of job
satisfaction and also contribute to promoting French language-oriented services to my
clients and customers.
Q19) Quel est le plus grand défi
pour une carrière en traduction
française ? (What is the biggest
challenge for a career in French
translation?)
Ans: The answer should focus on challenges faced as a freelance translator,
project-related challenges, and introduction of unfamiliar terminologies if any.

16. Q20) Si traducteur français est le
travail de vos rêves, où cela vous
mènerait-il et pourquoi ? ( If French
translator is the dream job for you
then where would it take you and
why?)
Ans: The answer to this question entirely depends on the world of possibilities any literature
brings along. This should showcase the vast arena of translators the world is driving upon.
A non-native language and proficiency in the language will help me to stand out from the
crowd and will take me to a level where my career will help me to convey the beauty of the
language.
French Job Interview Etiquettes

17. Job interviews are usually more formal in French jobs as compared to other interviews. The
interviewers focus on to-the-point questions avoiding any sort of chit-chat during the
interview. There are some generalized etiquettes or codes of conduct which if followed
could be beneficial for the applicant.
● Always use “ Madame” or “ Monsieur” while greeting or thanking the recruiter
● Refrain from doing “la bise”
● Do not indulge in sweet talks or the icebreaker talking style
● Keep your answers all in all professional until and unless it’s asked to give personal inputs
● Neutral colours, clean and formal outfits are usually a good thing, just like for any job
interview
● No “tu” only “vous”, should be used until and unless they don’t specify
● “Je suis ravi(e) de faire votre connaissance” – Use this to greet your recruiter in the very first
minute of the meeting
● “Je vous remercie du temps que vous m’avez accordé.”- Thank the recruiter for their time
● Prepare for anything that might be thrown at you in English as well as French language
● Be on time
● Get along a copy of your curriculum vitae
● Send your interviewer a thanking email, saying that you thank them for their precious time
and hope to hear from them soon
Conclusion

18. Globalization outsourcing and the requirement of skilled professionals in various industries
have increased the chances of getting a well-paid job. Preparing for some of the most
common questions asked in the interview will increase your chances manifold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long it will take to become a French language proficient?
Ans: Every level of French language would need a minimum of 6 months of time to excel.
2. Which is the language of the future?
Ans: Undoubtedly it’s French! France being the 5th largest economy and its multinational
presence and influence is surely going to make it the future language.

19. 3. How does knowing the French language helps to secure a place in other countries?
Ans: If you pass TCF or TEF test, then you get extra points to live as a permanent resident
in Canada or Quebec.
4. How likely it is to get a job in IT company if you know French?
Ans: It is very much possible to land a job in IT companies as the big IT houses constantly
are in need of interpreters and translators for French-speaking nations.
5. What are the other job sectors for French-language proficiency?
Ans: Apart from IT, Embassies, BPOs, Universities, Hospitality management companies are
some of the major sectors where you can find a job as a French-language expert.
6. In the crowd of thousands of translators and various translating apps, how beneficial it
will be to learn the French language?
Ans: If you understand France as the French do, then you can land a highly lucrative job as
an interpreter, editor, translator, proofreader, content writer, and trainer.
7. How can I show that I have all the necessary skills of a French-language expert?
Ans: Clear the exams like TCF, TEF, DALF, or DELF and the world will know.
8. Do I need a working visa for working in France?
Ans: If you are from EU/ EFTA then no otherwise yes.
9. How can I enhance my French language conversational skills?
Ans: Try shadowing. Shadowing is a very effective method wherein you listen to the audio
and try repeating the words as originally as possible.
10. What is the work culture in France?
Ans: A strong and clearly defined hierarchy system is much prevalent in France.