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Which emergency number calls the SAMU?

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Short answer

Correct answer: 15. 15 is the SAMU number (the medical emergency service). It is used for a medical emergency. The call is free, day and night. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (in French).

Sources: Sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (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

  • ✓ 15Le 15Correct answer. 15 is the SAMU number (the medical emergency service). It is used for a medical emergency. The call is free, day and night.
  • ✗ 17Le 1717 is the police number.
  • ✗ 18Le 1818 is the fire service number.
  • ✗ 115Le 115115 is for helping homeless people.

What the source says

« le 15, le numéro du SAMU, en cas d’urgence médicale »

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 numéro d'urgence permet d'appeler le SAMU ? ». 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) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Quel numéro d'urgence permet d'appeler le SAMU ?”.

Where the Ministry explains it

Sheet “Annexe : les numéros d’urgence” (French).

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