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What is marked on 8 May?
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Correct answer: The end of the Second World War. On 8 May, the French mark the victory of 1945 and the end of the Second World War. Ceremonies take place all over France. 11 November remembers the earlier war. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Patrimoine français : les jours fériés” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : les jours fériés” (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 end of the First World War in NovemberLa fin de la Première Guerre mondialeIt is remembered on 11 November.
- ✓ The end of the Second World WarLa fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeCorrect answer. On 8 May, the French mark the victory of 1945 and the end of the Second World War. Ceremonies take place all over France. 11 November remembers the earlier war.
- ✗ Workers' dayLa fête des travailleursIt is celebrated on 1 May.
- ✗ The storming of the BastilleLa prise de la BastilleIt is celebrated on 14 July.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Que fête-t-on le 8 mai ? ». 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 fête-t-on le 8 mai ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : les jours fériés” (French).
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