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Which of these figures is linked to the French Republic?
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. 132
Lequel de ces personnages a un lien avec la République française ?
Which of these figures is linked to the French Republic?
Answer. Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic.
Marianne, le symbole de la République française.
Marianne has represented the Republic since the Revolution. Her bust can be seen in town halls, and her face appears on stamps and coins. If Marianne is not an option, choose a president of the Republic or a founder of the Republic.
The official text that proves it
« La figure de Marianne apparaît pendant la Révolution française pour représenter la République . »
The figure of Marianne appears during the French Revolution to represent the Republic.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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