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Which painter is French?
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Correct answer: Claude Monet. Claude Monet is a French painter. He paints light, reflections and landscapes. The Impressionist movement is named after his painting Impression, Soleil levant. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (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
- ✗ RembrandtRembrandtThat is not the right answer: the fact sheet says Claude Monet is a French painter.
- ✗ Frida KahloFrida KahloThis option does not match the fact sheet: Claude Monet is a French painter.
- ✗ Leonardo da VinciLéonard de VinciThe fact sheet gives another name: Claude Monet, a French painter.
- ✓ Claude MonetClaude MonetCorrect answer. Claude Monet is a French painter. He paints light, reflections and landscapes. The Impressionist movement is named after his painting Impression, Soleil levant.
What the source says
« Monet est un peintre français qui a révolutionné la peinture en représentant la lumière, les reflets, les saisons et les paysages au fil du temps. »
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 peintre est français ? ». 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 on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Quel peintre est français ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (French).
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