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In 1944, what changes for women in France?
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Correct answer: They get the right to vote. In 1944, women get the right to vote. This happens in April 1944. Two years later, the Constitution guarantees equality between women and men. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le Gouvernement provisoire de la République française (1944-1946)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le Gouvernement provisoire de la République française (1944-1946)” (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
- ✗ They get the right to abortionElles obtiennent le droit à l'avortementThis law dates from 1975.
- ✓ They get the right to voteElles obtiennent le droit de voteCorrect answer. In 1944, women get the right to vote. This happens in April 1944. Two years later, the Constitution guarantees equality between women and men.
- ✗ They can vote from age 18Elles peuvent voter dès 18 ansThe voting age drops to 18 in 1974, for everyone.
- ✗ They get equality in the ConstitutionElles obtiennent l'égalité dans la ConstitutionThe 1946 Constitution guarantees this.
What the source says
« Le droit de vote est accordé aux femmes en avril 1944. »
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: « En 1944, qu'est-ce qui change pour les femmes en France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “En 1944, qu'est-ce qui a changé pour les femmes ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le Gouvernement provisoire de la République française (1944-1946)” (French).
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