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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
What is one of the main duties of a French citizen?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 121
Quel est l'un des devoirs principaux d'un citoyen français ?
What is one of the main duties of a French citizen?
Answer. Obeying the law.
Respecter les lois.
A citizen must obey the law, both French and European. They also have other duties, such as paying taxes, taking part in the country's defense, or serving as a juror if chosen by lot.
The official text that proves it
« En plus des règles précédemment énoncées, le citoyen français doit respecter la loi (française et européenne). Il doit aussi tout mettre en œuvre pour essayer de la faire respecter par les autres. »
In addition to the rules stated above, French citizens must obey the law (French and European). They must also do everything they can to help ensure others obey it too.
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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