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What is the name of the national anthem of France?
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Correct answer: La Marseillaise. The national anthem is called La Marseillaise. It recalls the Revolution. It stands for liberty, resistance and the unity of the French people. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “L'hymne français” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “L'hymne français” (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
- ✓ La MarseillaiseLa MarseillaiseCorrect answer. The national anthem is called La Marseillaise. It recalls the Revolution. It stands for liberty, resistance and the unity of the French people.
- ✗ Le Chant de la LibertéLe Chant de la LibertéThis is not the name of the national anthem.
- ✗ Le Chant de la RévolutionLe Chant de la RévolutionThis is not the name of the national anthem.
- ✗ L'Hymne de la FraternitéL'Hymne de la FraternitéThis is not the name of the national anthem.
What the source says
« L’hymne national de la France est un chant qui s’appelle La Marseillaise. »
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: « Quel est le nom de l'hymne national de la France ? ». 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: “Quel est le nom de l'hymne national ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “L'hymne français” (French).
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