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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What does liberty mean?
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. 13
Que signifie la liberté ?
What does liberty mean?
Answer. Being able to think, express yourself and live as you wish, without stopping others from doing the same.
Pouvoir penser, s'exprimer et vivre comme on veut, sans empêcher les autres d'en faire autant.
Every person is free. The only limit is respecting the freedom of others, and it is the law that sets these limits.
The official text that proves it
« En France, chaque personne peut penser, s’exprimer et vivre comme elle le souhaite. La seule limite est de ne pas empêcher une autre personne d’en faire autant. »
In France, every person can think, express themselves and live as they wish. The only limit is not to stop another person from doing the same.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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