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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
Which statement is an example of a misdemeanor?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Resident card no. 126
Quelle proposition représente un exemple de délit ?
Which statement is an example of a misdemeanor?
Answer. Theft, tax fraud, harassment or sexual assault.
Un vol, une fraude fiscale, un harcèlement ou une agression sexuelle.
A misdemeanor is an offense of medium seriousness. It is tried by the criminal court and can be punished by prison, up to 10 years.
The official text that proves it
« Le délit est une infraction intermédiaire. Exemples : vol, fraude fiscale, harcèlement, agression sexuelle, homicide involontaire, ne pas scolariser son enfant… »
A misdemeanor is an intermediate offense. Examples, theft, tax fraud, harassment, sexual assault, involuntary manslaughter, failing to enroll a child in school.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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