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Can a person choose not to follow a law?
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Correct answer: No, everyone must follow the laws. No, you cannot choose. Everyone must follow the laws. They protect the safety of all. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (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
- ✗ Yes, if you personally do not like the lawOui, si la loi ne nous plaît pasA law applies even when someone dislikes it.
- ✓ No, everyone must follow the lawsNon, tout le monde doit respecter les loisCorrect answer. No, you cannot choose. Everyone must follow the laws. They protect the safety of all.
- ✗ Yes, if you are a foreignerOui, si on est étrangerLaws apply to everyone, not only to French people.
- ✗ Yes, if nobody sees youOui, si personne ne nous voitA law applies even when nobody is watching.
What the source says
« Tout le monde doit respecter les lois. »
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: « Peut-on choisir de ne pas respecter une loi ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “A-t-on le droit de ne pas respecter une loi ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (French).
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