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What does the word "fraternité" mean in the French motto?
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Correct answer: Solidarity between citizens. Fraternité is solidarity between citizens. It allows people to live together in harmony. It takes the form of social security, help between generations and associations. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La fraternité (1/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La fraternité (1/2)” (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
- ✗ The right to say what you thinkLe droit de dire ce que l'on penseThis is not the right answer: the sheet says fraternity is solidarity between citizens.
- ✗ The fact that the law is the same for everyoneLe fait que la loi est la même pour tousThis option does not match what the sheet says: fraternity makes it possible to form a society.
- ✗ Everyone having the same ideasLe fait d'avoir tous les mêmes idéesThis is not the right answer: fraternity allows people to live together in harmony.
- ✓ Solidarity between citizensLa solidarité entre les citoyensCorrect answer. Fraternité is solidarity between citizens. It allows people to live together in harmony. It takes the form of social security, help between generations and associations.
What the source says
« La fraternité, c’est la solidarité entre les citoyens. »
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 signifie le mot « fraternité » dans la devise française ? ». 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: “Que signifie le mot "fraternité" dans la devise française ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La fraternité (1/2)” (French).
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