The 63-year-old French actress was honoured for her contribution to French cinema, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The ceremony took place at the French culture ministry on January 16.
Huppert recently received the Golden Globe for best actress in drama for her role in "Elle".
Culture minister Audrey Azoulay, UniFrance president Jean-Paul Salome and director Isabelle Giordano presented Huppert with the award for her contribution to French cinema.
To celebrate Huppert's success, actress Sandrine Kiberlain and directors Benoit Jacquot, Joachim Lafosse, Mia Hansen-Love and Anne Fontaine were present at the event.