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Is abortion possible in France?
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Correct answer: Yes, it is a right of women, within a framework set by law. Yes, abortion (IVG) is a right of women in France. It must be carried out within a precise framework set by law. It is covered 100% by the Assurance maladie.
Sources: Sheet “Focus sur la Vème République : le droit à l'avortement” (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
- ✗ No, the law forbids itNon, la loi l'interditThe right to abortion protects women from punishment.
- ✗ Yes, but only with the partner's agreementOui, mais seulement avec l'accord du partenaireAbortion (IVG) is available without the partner's permission.
- ✓ Yes, it is a right of women, within a framework set by lawOui, c'est un droit des femmes, dans un cadre fixé par la loiCorrect answer. Yes, abortion (IVG) is a right of women in France. It must be carried out within a precise framework set by law. It is covered 100% by the Assurance maladie.
- ✗ Yes, but minors need their parents' agreementOui, mais les mineures ont besoin de l'accord de leurs parentsMinors do not need their parents' authorisation.
What the source says
« Le droit à l’avortement permet aux femmes d’interrompre une grossesse sans risque d’être punies par la loi. »
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: « L'avortement est-il possible en France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question comes from the list of the naturalisation version of the exam (PDF relayed by Le Français des affaires, read on 14 October 2026; the Ministry's own page for this list did not answer). The list's wording: “L'avortement est-il possible en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Focus sur la Vème République : le droit à l'avortement” (French).
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