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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
What is the name of the text that sets out the rights and duties of people living in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 85
Comment s'appelle le texte qui énonce les droits et devoirs des personnes résidant en France ?
What is the name of the text that sets out the rights and duties of people living in France?
Answer. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789.
La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789.
The Declaration of 1789 reminds everyone of their rights and duties. It is part of the Constitution and applies to anyone living in France. The question does not give the answer choices, choose the one that cites the Declaration of 1789.
The official text that proves it
« afin que cette déclaration, constamment présente à tous les membres du corps social, leur rappelle sans cesse leurs droits et leurs devoirs »
so that this declaration, constantly present to all members of the social body, may ceaselessly remind them of their rights and their duties
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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