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Who is Marianne?
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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Qui est Marianne ?
Who is Marianne?
Answer. A female figure who represents the French Republic.
Une figure de femme qui représente la République française.
Marianne appeared during the Revolution. She symbolizes a Republic founded on the will of the people and on democracy. She wears a Phrygian cap, a sign of liberty.
The official text that proves it
« La figure de Marianne apparaît pendant la Révolution française pour représenter la République . Avec son prénom féminin populaire, elle symbolise le fait que la République est fondée sur la volonté du peuple et la démocratie. »
The figure of Marianne appeared during the French Revolution to represent the Republic. With her popular female first name, she symbolizes the fact that the Republic is founded on the will of the people and on democracy.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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