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From what age can you vote?
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Correct answer: From the age of 18. You can vote from the age of 18. Since 1974, the age is 18. Before, it was 21. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La Vème République” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “La Vème République” (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
- ✗ From the age of 16À partir de 16 ans16 is too young to vote.
- ✓ From the age of 18À partir de 18 ansCorrect answer. You can vote from the age of 18. Since 1974, the age is 18. Before, it was 21.
- ✗ From the age of 25À partir de 25 ans25 is too late: you can vote from 18.
- ✗ From the age of 21À partir de 21 ans21 was the age before 1974.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « À partir de quel âge a-t-on le droit de voter ? ». 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 a-t-on le droit de voter ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La Vème République” (French).
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