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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
Where can you see the motto of the Republic?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 10
Où peut-on voir la devise de la République ?
Where can you see the motto of the Republic?
Answer. On public buildings such as town halls and schools, on coins, stamps and official documents.
Sur les bâtiments publics comme les mairies et les écoles, sur des pièces, des timbres et des documents officiels.
The motto is written on the front of town halls, schools and courthouses. It also appears on some coins, stamps and official papers.
The official text that proves it
« Vous pouvez la lire : sur les bâtiments publics : mairies, écoles, tribunaux… sur certaines pièces de monnaie et timbres ; sur les documents officiels : carte d’identité, papiers administratifs… »
You can read it on public buildings, town halls, schools, courthouses, on some coins and stamps, and on official documents, ID cards, administrative papers.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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