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Which are symbols of the French Republic?
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Correct answer: The tricolour flag, Marianne and the motto. The tricolour flag, Marianne and the motto are symbols of the Republic. The rooster is widely used but not recognised. 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 tricolour flag, Marianne and the mottoLe drapeau tricolore, Marianne et la deviseCorrect answer. The tricolour flag, Marianne and the motto are symbols of the Republic. The rooster is widely used but not recognised.
- ✗ The rooster, the tricolour flag and MarianneLe coq, le drapeau tricolore et MarianneThe rooster is not recognised as a symbol of the Republic.
- ✗ The rooster, the Eiffel Tower and the baguetteLe coq, la tour Eiffel et la baguetteThe rooster is a strong national symbol, but the sheet says it is not recognised as a symbol of the Republic.
- ✗ The Eiffel Tower, Marianne and the beretLa tour Eiffel, Marianne et le béretThe Eiffel Tower and the beret are not symbols of the Republic: they are the tricolour flag, Marianne and the motto.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quels sont des symboles de la République française ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Quels sont des symboles officiels de la République française ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
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