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From what age can a minor work?
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Correct answer: 16 years old. A minor can work from the age of 16. The minor needs the permission of a legal representative, such as a father or mother. This is not needed if the minor is emancipated. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le droit du travail (1/5)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le droit du travail (1/5)” (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
- ✓ 16 years old16 ansCorrect answer. A minor can work from the age of 16. The minor needs the permission of a legal representative, such as a father or mother. This is not needed if the minor is emancipated.
- ✗ 14 years old14 ans14 is lower than the set age: you can work from 16.
- ✗ 18 years old18 ansYou can work before 18, with permission.
- ✗ 12 years old12 ansAt 12, a child is too young to work.
What the source says
« Il est possible de travailler dès l'âge de 16 ans. »
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: « À partir de quel âge un mineur peut-il travailler ? ». 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). The Ministry's wording: “À partir de quel âge un mineur peut-il travailler ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le droit du travail (1/5)” (French).
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