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What is the language of the French Republic?
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Correct answer: French. The language of the Republic is French. This sentence has been in the Constitution since 1992. Regional languages, such as Breton, are part of the heritage. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La langue française” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La langue française” (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
- ✗ French and BretonLe français et le bretonBreton is a regional language, taught in non-compulsory classes.
- ✓ FrenchLe françaisCorrect answer. The language of the Republic is French. This sentence has been in the Constitution since 1992. Regional languages, such as Breton, are part of the heritage.
- ✗ French and EnglishLe français et l'anglaisFrench is the only language of the Republic.
- ✗ LatinLe latinFrench replaced Latin in administrative texts in 1539.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quelle est la langue de la République 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: “Quelle est la langue officielle de la République française ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La langue française” (French).
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