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Which is one of the symbols of the French Republic?
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Correct answer: The national motto. The motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" is a strong symbol of the Republic. It recalls that the Republic is founded on shared values. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La devise française” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “La devise française” (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 Eiffel Tower in ParisLa tour Eiffel à ParisThis option does not match what the sheet says: the motto is a strong symbol of the French Republic.
- ✗ Cheese and wineLe fromage et le vinThis is not the right answer: the sheet says the motto is a strong symbol of the French Republic.
- ✗ The beret and the baguetteLe béret et la baguetteThis is not the right answer: the sheet says the motto is a strong symbol of the French Republic.
- ✓ The national mottoLa devise nationaleCorrect answer. The motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" is a strong symbol of the Republic. It recalls that the Republic is founded on shared values.
What the source says
« C’est un symbole fort de la République française »
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 est l'un 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 multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Quel est l’un des symboles de la République française ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La devise française” (French).
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