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According to laïcité, what does the neutrality of the State mean?
Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.
Correct answer: The State recognises no religion and funds no religion. The State is neutral: it recognises no religion. It neither pays salaries nor gives subsidies to any religion. It takes no part in the internal running of religious organisations.
Sources: Sheet “La définition de la laïcité (1/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ The State picks the most important religionL'État choisit la religion la plus importanteThis is not the right answer: the sheet says the State recognises no religion.
- ✓ The State recognises no religion and funds no religionL'État ne reconnaît aucune religion et ne finance aucun culteCorrect answer. The State is neutral: it recognises no religion. It neither pays salaries nor gives subsidies to any religion. It takes no part in the internal running of religious organisations.
- ✗ The State bans all religionsL'État interdit toutes les religionsFreedom of religion is guaranteed.
- ✗ The State pays the salaries of religious leadersL'État paie les salaires des responsables religieuxThe State pays no religion's salaries.
What the source says
« ne salarie ni ne subventionne aucun culte »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Selon le principe de laïcité, que signifie la neutralité de l'État ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Selon le principe de laïcité, que signifie la neutralité de l’État ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La définition de la laïcité (1/2)” (French).
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