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Which animal is a symbol of France?
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Correct answer: The rooster (coq). It is the rooster. The Romans called the Gauls "Gallus", which also means rooster. It is widely used, but the Republic does not recognise it as a symbol. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le coq” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le coq” (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
- ✓ The rooster (coq)Le coqCorrect answer. It is the rooster. The Romans called the Gauls "Gallus", which also means rooster. It is widely used, but the Republic does not recognise it as a symbol.
- ✗ The lionLe lionThe lion is not cited as a symbol of France.
- ✗ The wolfLe loupThe wolf is not cited as a symbol of France.
- ✗ The eagleL'aigleThe eagle is not cited as a symbol of France.
What the source says
« Mais comme il est très utilisé, il est devenu un symbole national fort. »
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 animal est un symbole 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 animal est un symbole de la France ?”.
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