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In which year does the First World War begin?
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Correct answer: In 1914. The First World War begins in 1914. It ends in 1918. It causes more than 10 million deaths. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : les conséquences” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : les conséquences” (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 1918En 1918This is the year the war ends.
- ✗ In 1939En 1939This is the year the Second World War begins.
- ✗ In 1870En 1870That year, the IIIème République (Third Republic) is proclaimed.
- ✓ In 1914En 1914Correct answer. The First World War begins in 1914. It ends in 1918. It causes more than 10 million deaths.
What the source says
« La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : les conséquences »
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 commence la Première Guerre mondiale ? ». 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 a commencé la Première Guerre mondiale ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : les conséquences” (French).
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