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Who was Molière?
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Correct answer: An author and actor of classical theatre. Molière was an actor, an author and a theatre director. He is one of the major figures of classical French theatre. His most famous plays include Le Malade imaginaire, Tartuffe, L’Avare and L’École des Femmes.
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (1/3)” (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
- ✓ An author and actor of classical theatreUn auteur et comédien du théâtre classiqueCorrect answer. Molière was an actor, an author and a theatre director. He is one of the major figures of classical French theatre. His most famous plays include Le Malade imaginaire, Tartuffe, L’Avare and L’École des Femmes.
- ✗ A poet known for his fables in verseUn poète connu pour ses fables en versFables are the work of Jean de la Fontaine.
- ✗ A French poet of the 19th centuryUn poète français du 19e siècleThis option does not match the fact sheet: Molière is one of the major figures of classical French theatre.
- ✗ A French novelist of the 19th centuryUn romancier français du 19e siècleMolière wrote for the theatre, not novels of the 19th century.
What the source says
« Molière est l’une des figures majeures du théâtre classique français. »
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: « Qui était Molière ? ». 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: “Qui était Molière ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (1/3)” (French).
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