Honestly I joined just at the right time. The legion when I joined, was very relaxed because of the virus. Still, I passed all the tests. 15 tractions, level 8 cooper for sports test. 16/20 iq exam, no medical problems, gestapo interview lasted a whole 30 minutes. They didn't ask me much, I told them everything and they didn't mind my past troubles at all.
As an American, honestly people treated me pretty well. I almost never got ramassed unless it was a group punishment, and the cadre liked me quite a bit. Sometimes my chef de groupe would get annoyed because I was not a french speaker but in time I advanced enough where I could understand him and his orders, no issue. It is also possible to reach good level french in 4-5 months gents, you'd be surprised.
I got to chose my regiment, and I chose 1REG. And I rather enjoy my first few days here. Quarter libre in Avingon is nice, a lot of pretty girls.
For anyone who wants more specific info, let me know.