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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
"Liberté, égalité, fraternité" is...
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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"Liberté, égalité, fraternité", c’est :
"Liberté, égalité, fraternité" is...
Answer. The motto of the French Republic.
La devise de la République française.
These three words form the official motto of the Republic. It is written into article 2 of the Constitution.
The official text that proves it
« La devise de la République est « Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité ». »
The motto of the Republic is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
In French, with its English meaning.
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