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What is one of the symbols of the French Republic?

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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Quel est l’un des symboles de la République française ?

What is one of the symbols of the French Republic?

Answer. The blue, white and red tricolor flag. Marianne, the Marseillaise, the motto and July 14 are also symbols of the Republic.

Le drapeau tricolore bleu, blanc, rouge. Marianne, la Marseillaise, la devise et le 14 juillet sont aussi des symboles de la République.

The flag is an official symbol of the Republic. Note that the rooster is a well known symbol, but it is not official.

The official text that proves it

« Le drapeau français est un symbole officiel de la République française. Le drapeau est composé de trois bandes verticales : bleu, blanc et rouge. »

The French flag is an official symbol of the French Republic. The flag is made up of three vertical stripes, blue, white and red.

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