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Someone leaves a broken washing machine on the pavement. What does the rule say?
Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.
Correct answer: It is forbidden: the pavement is a shared space. It is forbidden. You must respect shared spaces and not throw waste there. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (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
- ✓ It is forbidden: the pavement is a shared spaceC'est interdit : le trottoir est un espace communCorrect answer. It is forbidden. You must respect shared spaces and not throw waste there.
- ✗ It is allowed if the machine is too big for the binC'est permis si la machine est trop grosse pour la poubelleThe size of the waste does not give the right to leave it outside.
- ✗ It is allowed if the town hall says nothingC'est permis si la mairie ne dit rienThe rule exists even if nobody says anything.
- ✗ It is allowed if it is done at nightC'est permis si c'est fait pendant la nuitThe time of day does not change the rule.
What the source says
« respecter les espaces communs et ne pas y jeter de déchets »
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: « Une personne dépose une machine à laver cassée sur le trottoir. Que dit la règle ? ». 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: “Déposer une machine à laver cassée sur le trottoir est :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Adopter une attitude respectueuse vis-à-vis de l’environnement” (French).
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