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In which of these places is smoking allowed?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 107
Dans lequel de ces endroits est-on autorisé à fumer ?
In which of these places is smoking allowed?
Answer. At home, or outdoors in a place where it is not prohibited.
Chez soi, ou dehors dans un lieu où ce n'est pas interdit.
Smoking is prohibited in enclosed public places, such as offices, restaurants, train stations or public transportation. Since July 2025, it has also been prohibited on beaches, in public parks, at bus stops and in front of schools. Choose the answer that names a private place or an outdoor area not covered by the ban.
The official text that proves it
« Il est interdit de fumer dans les lieux affectés à un usage collectif, notamment scolaire, et dans les moyens de transport collectif, sauf dans les emplacements expressément réservés aux fumeurs. »
Smoking is prohibited in places used for collective purposes, particularly schools, and on public transportation, except in areas expressly reserved for smokers.
In French, with its English meaning.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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