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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
What does French citizenship allow?
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. 104
Que permet la citoyenneté française ?
What does French citizenship allow?
Answer. It grants civic and political rights, such as the right to vote, and duties toward the country.
Elle donne des droits civiques et politiques, comme le droit de vote, et des devoirs envers le pays.
A French citizen holds French nationality. They can vote and be elected, they hold a French passport, and they must obey the law and pay their taxes.
The official text that proves it
« Le citoyen a des droits civiques et politiques (comme le droit de vote entre autres) et des devoirs (respecter les lois, payer les impôts, remplir ses devoirs militaires…). »
The citizen has civic and political rights (such as the right to vote, among others) and duties (obeying the law, paying taxes, fulfilling military obligations).
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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