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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What does freedom of expression guarantee?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Que garantit la liberté d’expression ?
What does freedom of expression guarantee?
Answer. The right to freely express your opinions, through speech, writing or publication, within the limits of the law.
Le droit d'exprimer librement ses opinions, par la parole, l'écrit ou la publication, dans le respect de la loi.
Everyone can say what they think and publish their ideas. They must not disturb public order, and certain statements, such as insults, are forbidden.
The official text that proves it
« En France, la liberté d’expression est un droit fondamental. Elle est garantie par la Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789 : chacun a le droit d’avoir ses opinions, même religieuses, à condition que cela ne trouble pas l’ordre public ; chacun peut parler, écrire et publier librement. »
In France, freedom of expression is a fundamental right. It is guaranteed by the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, everyone has the right to hold their own opinions, including religious ones, provided this does not disturb public order, and everyone can speak, write and publish freely.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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