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What does the State do to fight discrimination?
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Correct answer: It punishes discrimination with fines and other penalties. The State actively fights racism, antisemitism, sexism and other discrimination. Discrimination is punished by fines and other penalties. Prison is possible for repeat offences. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “L'égalité (3/3)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “L'égalité (3/3)” (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 punishes discrimination with fines and other penaltiesIl punit les discriminations par des amendes et d'autres sanctionsCorrect answer. The State actively fights racism, antisemitism, sexism and other discrimination. Discrimination is punished by fines and other penalties. Prison is possible for repeat offences.
- ✗ It allows refusing to hire because of originIl autorise les refus d'embauche à cause de l'origineRefusing a job because of origin is forbidden discrimination.
- ✗ It lets everyone treat others as they likeIl laisse chacun traiter les autres comme il veutThe State actively fights discrimination.
- ✗ It ignores religious discriminationIl ne s'occupe pas des discriminations religieusesThe State also fights discrimination because of religion.
What the source says
« Les discriminations sont punies par des amendes et diverses sanctions. »
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: « Que fait l'État pour lutter contre les discriminations ? ». 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: “Que fait l’État pour lutter contre les discriminations ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “L'égalité (3/3)” (French).
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