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Who was Simone de Beauvoir?
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Correct answer: A writer and a major figure of feminism. Simone de Beauvoir is a French writer and a major figure of feminism. She defends the freedom and equality of women. She wrote Le Deuxième Sexe. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (3/3)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (3/3)” (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
- ✓ A writer and a major figure of feminismUne écrivaine, figure majeure du féminismeCorrect answer. Simone de Beauvoir is a French writer and a major figure of feminism. She defends the freedom and equality of women. She wrote Le Deuxième Sexe.
- ✗ A sculptor, student of RodinUne sculptrice, élève de RodinThe woman sculptor in the sheet is Camille Claudel.
- ✗ An Impressionist painterUne peintre impressionnisteSimone de Beauvoir writes books, she does not paint.
- ✗ A singer, voice of French songUne chanteuse, voix de la chanson françaiseThe singer is Édith Piaf.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui est Simone de Beauvoir ? ». 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: “Qui était Simone de Beauvoir ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (3/3)” (French).
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