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In which year does the euro become the money used in France?
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Correct answer: In 2002. In 2002, the euro becomes the money of several member countries of the European Union. The Maastricht treaty had planned a single currency in 1992. Ten years later, it arrives. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (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
- ✗ In 1951En 1951That year the CECA is created, not the euro.
- ✗ In 2007En 2007That year Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union.
- ✗ In 1992En 1992That year the Maastricht treaty plans a single currency, but the euro does not exist yet.
- ✓ In 2002En 2002Correct answer. In 2002, the euro becomes the money of several member countries of the European Union. The Maastricht treaty had planned a single currency in 1992. Ten years later, it arrives.
What the source says
« en 2002, l’euro devient la monnaie officielle de plusieurs pays membres. »
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 quelle année l'euro devient-il la monnaie utilisée 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). The Ministry's wording: “En quelle année l'euro est-elle devenue la monnaie utilisée en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (French).
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