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What does the word "fraternité" mean in the French motto?
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 signifie le mot "fraternité" dans la devise française ?
What does the word "fraternité" mean in the French motto?
Answer. Solidarity among citizens.
La solidarité entre les citoyens.
Fraternité (fraternity) means helping one another and living together in harmony. It shows up, for example, in social security, pensions or volunteering.
The official text that proves it
« La fraternité, c’est la solidarité entre les citoyens. C’est ce qui permet aux personnes de vivre ensemble avec harmonie et de former une société . »
Fraternité is solidarity among citizens. It is what allows people to live together in harmony and to form a society.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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