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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What is the official language 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 langue officielle de la République française ?
What is the official language of the French Republic?
Answer. French.
Le français.
French is the only official language in France. Regional languages such as Breton or Basque are part of the heritage but are not official.
The official text that proves it
« Le français est donc la seule langue officielle en France. Elle est utilisée dans les écoles, l’administration, la justice, et plus largement dans la vie publique. »
French is therefore the only official language in France. It is used in schools, administration, justice and, more broadly, in public life.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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