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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What is the motto 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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Quelle est la devise de la République française ?
What is the motto of the French Republic?
Answer. "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité".
It has been the official motto of the Republic since 1848. It comes from the French Revolution.
The official text that proves it
« La devise de la République française est : "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" . »
The motto of the French Republic is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité".
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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