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Does an adult woman of French nationality have the right to vote in elections?
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Correct answer: Yes, every citizen has the right to vote. Yes, she can vote. Suffrage is universal: the right to vote belongs to every citizen, men and women. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (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
- ✗ No, only men voteNon, seuls les hommes votentWomen and men are equal, with the same right to vote.
- ✓ Yes, every citizen has the right to voteOui, chaque citoyen a le droit de voteCorrect answer. Yes, she can vote. Suffrage is universal: the right to vote belongs to every citizen, men and women.
- ✗ Yes, but only if her husband agreesOui, mais seulement si son mari est d'accordShe votes freely, with nobody's agreement.
- ✗ No, she must have a diplomaNon, elle doit avoir un diplômeThe right to vote does not depend on a diploma.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Une femme majeure de nationalité française a-t-elle le droit de voter aux élections ? ». 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: “Une femme majeure de nationalité française a-t-elle le droit de voter aux élections ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (French).
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