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What is traditionally held on the Champs-Élysées on 14 July?
Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.
Correct answer: A military parade. A military parade takes place in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées. The President of the Republic attends. All over the country there are also fireworks, concerts and dances. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La fête nationale” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La fête nationale” (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
- ✗ A marathon for everyoneUn marathon pour tousIt is not a race: it is a parade.
- ✓ A military paradeUn défilé militaireCorrect answer. A military parade takes place in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées. The President of the Republic attends. All over the country there are also fireworks, concerts and dances.
- ✗ A regional produce marketUn marché de produits régionauxThe sheet does not mention a market.
- ✗ A large religious ceremonyUne grande cérémonie religieuseThis is not the right answer: the sheet says a military parade takes place in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées.
What the source says
« un défilé militaire a lieu à Paris, sur les Champs-Élysées, en présence du président de la République. »
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: « Qu'est-ce qui est organisé sur les Champs-Élysées le 14 juillet ? ». 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: “Qu'est ce qui est traditionnellement organisé sur les Champs Élysées le 14 juillet pour célébrer la fête nationale ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La fête nationale” (French).
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