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What is the right attitude when you witness violence?
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Correct answer: Act without putting yourself in danger. You must act without putting the victim or yourself in danger. You can listen to the victim, call the police or report the facts. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le rôle des témoins en cas de violences” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le rôle des témoins en cas de violences” (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
- ✓ Act without putting yourself in dangerAgir sans se mettre en dangerCorrect answer. You must act without putting the victim or yourself in danger. You can listen to the victim, call the police or report the facts.
- ✗ Hit the violent person to protect the victimFrapper la personne violente pour protéger la victimeYou must act without danger to yourself, and without violence.
- ✗ Film the scene and post it without helpingFilmer la scène et la publier sans aiderYou must help and guide the victim.
- ✗ Do nothing, because it is not your problemNe rien faire, car ce n'est pas son problèmeA witness must act.
What the source says
« Il est important d’agir, sans mettre la victime ou vous-mêmes en danger. »
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 l'attitude à avoir quand on est témoin de violences ? ». 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 l’attitude à avoir lorsque qu'on est témoin de violences ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le rôle des témoins en cas de violences” (French).
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