Hexaciv
FRENالعربية
Free mock exam
Menu
HomePracticeMock examReviewPlanPassAccountGuidesFree mock exam

Home › Civic exam questions › What is the motto of France?

What is the motto of France?

Hexaciv ·

Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.

Short answer

Correct answer: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité. The motto of France is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité". It appears during the Revolution, in 1789. It was adopted in 1848, under the 2nd Republic. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La devise française” (in French).

Sources: Sheet “La devise 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

  • ✓ Liberté, Égalité, FraternitéLiberté, Égalité, FraternitéCorrect answer. The motto of France is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité". It appears during the Revolution, in 1789. It was adopted in 1848, under the 2nd Republic.
  • ✗ Travail, Famille, PatrieTravail, Famille, PatrieThis is not the motto of the Republic.
  • ✗ Liberté, Unité, JusticeLiberté, Unité, JusticeThis is not the motto of the Republic.
  • ✗ Paix, Liberté, ProgrèsPaix, Liberté, ProgrèsThis is not the motto of the Republic.

What the source says

« La devise de la République française est : "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité". »

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: « Quelle est la devise de la France ? ». 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: “Quelle est la devise de la France ?”.

Where the Ministry explains it

Sheet “La devise française” (French).

All 40 “Principles and values of the Republic” questions on the CR list

One question corrected is a start. Now see where you stand: 40 timed questions, corrected in English, French or Arabic.

Our rule of thumb: book only after 34 out of 40 on two mock exams. The official pass mark is 32 out of 40. A fail means registering and paying again.

Take the free mock exam (40 questions)

Related questions

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.