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Symbols of the Republic

Flag, anthem, motto, Marianne, 14 July: the symbols of the French Republic and what they mean, as asked in the official lists.

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In the exam, the questions are in French: the translation is an aid to help you understand.

Que célèbre-t-on le 14 juillet ?

What is celebrated on 14 July?

  1. La fête du TravailLabour Day
  2. AnswerLa fête nationaleThe national day
  3. La fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeThe end of the Second World War
  4. L'armistice de 1918The 1918 armistice
Explanation 14 July is the French national day, celebrating the Republic. This public holiday features the military parade, public dances and fireworks.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: CSP

Que signifie la date du 14 juillet pour les Français ?

What does 14 July mean to the French?

  1. C'est la fin de la Première Guerre mondialeIt is the end of the First World War
  2. C'est la fête du TravailIt is Labour Day
  3. C'est le jour de l'élection présidentielleIt is presidential election day
  4. AnswerC'est la fête nationaleIt is the national holiday
Explanation 14 July has been the national holiday since 1880. It recalls the storming of the Bastille (1789) and the Fête de la Fédération (1790). A military parade is held in Paris on the Champs-Élysées.

Source : La fête nationale · Official lists: Naturalisation

À quoi correspond la date du 14 juillet ?

What does the date of 14 July correspond to?

  1. À la fête du TravailLabour Day
  2. À l'élection du président de la RépubliqueThe election of the President of the Republic
  3. AnswerÀ la fête nationale françaiseThe French national holiday
  4. À la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeThe end of the Second World War
Explanation 14 July has been the national holiday since 1880. It recalls the storming of the Bastille (14 July 1789), the start of the French Revolution, and the Festival of the Federation (14 July 1790).

Source : La fête nationale · Official lists: CSP

Quel est l’un des symboles de la République française ?

What is one of the symbols of the French Republic?

  1. Le château de VersaillesThe Palace of Versailles
  2. AnswerLe drapeau bleu, blanc, rougeThe blue, white and red flag
  3. La tour EiffelThe Eiffel Tower
  4. Le croissantThe croissant
Explanation The tricolour flag (blue, white, red) is an official symbol of the Republic, like Marianne, the Marseillaise, the motto and 14 July. The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument, not an official symbol.

Source : Le drapeau français · Official lists: CSP

Lequel de ces symboles représente officiellement la République française ?

Which of these symbols officially represents the French Republic?

  1. Le coqThe rooster
  2. AnswerMarianneMarianne
  3. La tour EiffelThe Eiffel Tower
  4. La baguetteThe baguette
Explanation Marianne is an official symbol: her bust is in every town hall and she appears on the identity card. The rooster is widely used (sport, French Tech) but it is not an official symbol.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CSP

Où peut-on voir la devise de la République ?

Where can you see the motto of the Republic?

  1. Uniquement au palais de l'Élysée et à l'Assemblée nationaleOnly at the Élysée Palace and the National Assembly
  2. Sur les églises et les cathédralesOn churches and cathedrals
  3. AnswerSur les bâtiments publics comme les mairies et les écolesOn public buildings such as town halls and schools
  4. Sur les billets de banque en eurosOn euro banknotes
Explanation The motto is written on public buildings (town halls, schools, courts), on some coins and stamps, on official documents such as the identity card, and in the Constitution.

Source : La devise française · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Quels sont des symboles officiels de la République française ?

Which are official symbols of the French Republic?

  1. AnswerLe drapeau tricolore, la Marseillaise et MarianneThe tricolour flag, the Marseillaise and Marianne
  2. Le coq, l'euro et le drapeau européenThe rooster, the euro and the European flag
  3. Le coq, la tour Eiffel et la baguetteThe rooster, the Eiffel Tower and the baguette
  4. La fleur de lys, la couronne et le sceptreThe fleur-de-lis, the crown and the sceptre
Explanation The official symbols are the blue-white-red flag, the Marseillaise, Marianne, the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" and 14 July. The rooster is a national symbol, but not an official one.

Source : Le coq · Official lists: CSP, CR

Que signifie le mot "fraternité" dans la devise française ?

What does the word "fraternity" mean in the French motto?

  1. AnswerLa solidarité entre les citoyensSolidarity between citizens
  2. L'obligation d'aider sa famille uniquementThe duty to help only your own family
  3. Le fait d'avoir la même religionHaving the same religion
  4. L'amitié entre les pays européensFriendship between European countries
Explanation Fraternity is solidarity between citizens, which allows people to live together. Examples: Social Security, pensions funded by people in work, volunteering in associations.

Source : La fraternité (1/2) · Official lists: CSP

Quel animal est un symbole de la France ?

Which animal is a symbol of France?

  1. Le lionThe lion
  2. AnswerLe coqThe rooster
  3. L'aigleThe eagle
  4. L'oursThe bear
Explanation The rooster comes from a Latin pun: "Gallus" meant both "Gaul" and "rooster". It is a widely used national symbol (French team jerseys), but it is not official.

Source : Le coq · Official lists: CSP

Quel est le nom de l'hymne national ?

What is the name of the national anthem?

  1. L'InternationaleThe Internationale
  2. Le Chant des partisansLe Chant des partisans
  3. AnswerLa MarseillaiseLa Marseillaise
  4. La ParisienneLa Parisienne
Explanation The Marseillaise was composed in 1792, during the Revolution. Taken up by a battalion from Marseille, it became the national song in 1795, then the national anthem in 1879.

Source : L'hymne français · Official lists: CSP

Quel symbole de la République française est tricolore ?

Which symbol of the French Republic is tricolour?

  1. AnswerLe drapeauThe flag
  2. MarianneMarianne
  3. Le coqThe rooster
  4. La deviseThe motto
Explanation The French flag has three vertical stripes: blue, white and red. Blue and red were the colours of Paris, white that of the king: together they symbolise a united France.

Source : Le drapeau français · Official lists: CSP

Quelle est la date de la fête nationale française ?

What is the date of the French national holiday?

  1. Le 1er mai1 May
  2. AnswerLe 14 juillet14 July
  3. Le 11 novembre11 November
  4. Le 8 mai8 May
Explanation The national holiday is on 14 July, since 1880. 1 May is Labour Day, 8 May recalls the victory of 1945 and 11 November the armistice of 1918.

Source : La fête nationale · Official lists: CSP

Quelle est la devise de la République française ?

What is the motto of the French Republic?

  1. Paix, Justice, LibertéPeace, Justice, Liberty
  2. Unité, Travail, ProgrèsUnity, Work, Progress
  3. Travail, Famille, PatrieWork, Family, Fatherland
  4. AnswerLiberté, Égalité, FraternitéLiberty, Equality, Fraternity
Explanation The motto is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", official since 1848 and written in the Constitution. "Travail, Famille, Patrie" was the motto of the Vichy regime (1940-1944), which was not a Republic.

Source : La devise française · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Quelle est la langue officielle de la République française ?

What is the official language of the French Republic?

  1. Le français et les langues régionalesFrench and the regional languages
  2. Le latinLatin
  3. Le français et l'anglaisFrench and English
  4. AnswerLe françaisFrench
Explanation French is the only official language: "the language of the Republic is French" (Constitution, since 1992). Regional languages (Breton, Corsican, Basque…) are part of the heritage, but are not official.

Source : La langue française · Official lists: CSP

Quelle est la place de la langue française dans la République ?

What is the place of the French language in the Republic?

  1. Elle est obligatoire seulement à l'école, pas dans l'administrationIt is compulsory only at school, not in the administration
  2. Elle est remplacée par l'anglais dans l'administrationIt has been replaced by English in the administration
  3. AnswerC'est la langue de la République, inscrite dans la ConstitutionIt is the language of the Republic, written in the Constitution
  4. C'est une langue parmi d'autres, sans statut particulierIt is one language among others, with no special status
Explanation Since 1992, the Constitution says that "the language of the Republic is French". It is the language of school, the administration and the courts: it gives everyone the same access to rights and information.

Source : La langue française · Official lists: CSP, CR

Quelles sont les couleurs du drapeau français ?

What are the colours of the French flag?

  1. AnswerBleu, blanc, rougeBlue, white, red
  2. Rouge, blanc, noirRed, white, black
  3. Bleu, jaune, rougeBlue, yellow, red
  4. Bleu, blanc, vertBlue, white, green
Explanation The flag has three vertical stripes: blue, white, red. Born during the Revolution, it became official in 1794 and definitively so in 1830. You see it outside town halls, schools and prefectures.

Source : Le drapeau français · Official lists: CSP

Qu'est-ce que la Marseillaise ?

What is the Marseillaise?

  1. Le nom du stade de football de MarseilleThe name of Marseille's football stadium
  2. Une spécialité culinaire de MarseilleA culinary speciality from Marseille
  3. AnswerL'hymne national de la FranceThe national anthem of France
  4. Une loi votée à Marseille en 1789A law passed in Marseille in 1789
Explanation The Marseillaise is the national anthem. You hear it at official ceremonies, at the 14 July parade and before French team matches. It evokes the liberty and unity of the people.

Source : L'hymne français · Official lists: CSP, CR

Qu'est ce qui est traditionnellement organisé sur les Champs Élysées le 14 juillet pour célébrer la fête nationale ?

What is traditionally organised on the Champs-Élysées on 14 July to celebrate the national holiday?

  1. Un marathonA marathon
  2. Une course cyclisteA cycling race
  3. Une élection présidentielleA presidential election
  4. AnswerUn défilé militaireA military parade
Explanation Every 14 July, a military parade takes place on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, in the presence of the President of the Republic. All over France there are also fireworks, concerts and dances.

Source : La fête nationale · Official lists: CSP

Qui est Marianne ?

Who is Marianne?

  1. La première présidente de la RépubliqueThe first woman President of the Republic
  2. AnswerUne figure qui représente la RépubliqueA figure who represents the Republic
  3. Une sainte de l'Église catholiqueA saint of the Catholic Church
  4. Une reine de FranceA queen of France
Explanation Marianne never existed: she is a figure born during the Revolution to represent the Republic and the people. She wears a Phrygian cap, a sign of liberty. Her bust is in every town hall.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CSP

"La France est une République indivisible, ..., démocratique et sociale". Complétez cette phrase extraite de l'article 1er de la Constitution :

"France is an indivisible, ..., democratic and social Republic". Complete this sentence from Article 1 of the Constitution:

  1. fédéralefederal
  2. catholiqueCatholic
  3. Answerlaïquesecular
  4. européenneEuropean
Explanation Article 1 says: "France is an indivisible, secular (laïque), democratic and social Republic". Secularism is not an opinion: it is a principle of the Constitution.

Source : La définition de la laïcité (1/2) · Official lists: CSP

Sur quel site internet peut-on retrouver le symbole de la République française ?

On which website can you find the symbol of the French Republic?

  1. Sur le site d'un club de footballOn a football club's website
  2. AnswerSur un site officiel de l'ÉtatOn an official State website
  3. Sur un blog personnelOn a personal blog
  4. Sur le site d'un supermarchéOn a supermarket's website
Explanation The State logo, with Marianne's profile and the blue, white and red colours, appears on official government websites, such as service-public.fr. It helps you recognise a genuine public website.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CR

Complétez ces paroles de la Marseillaise : "Aux armes […] ! Formez vos bataillons"

Complete these words from the Marseillaise: "Aux armes […] ! Formez vos bataillons"

  1. soldatssoldats (soldiers)
  2. enfantsenfants (children)
  3. Answercitoyenscitoyens (citizens)
  4. FrançaisFrançais (French people)
Explanation The chorus of the Marseillaise begins: "Aux armes, citoyens ! Formez vos bataillons" (To arms, citizens! Form your battalions). The song was written in 1792 to support soldiers in the war against Austria.

Source : L'hymne français · Official lists: CR

Complétez les paroles de la Marseillaise : "Allons enfants de la patrie […]"

Complete the words of the Marseillaise: "Allons enfants de la patrie […]"

  1. Le temps de la paix est venuLe temps de la paix est venu
  2. Aux armes, citoyensAux armes, citoyens
  3. Liberté, liberté chérieLiberté, liberté chérie
  4. AnswerLe jour de gloire est arrivéLe jour de gloire est arrivé
Explanation The first line of the national anthem is: "Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé !" (Arise, children of the Fatherland, the day of glory has arrived!). It became the national anthem in 1879.

Source : L'hymne français · Official lists: CR

Complétez les paroles de la Marseillaise "Allons enfants de la patrie..."

Complete the words of the Marseillaise "Allons enfants de la patrie..."

  1. Contre nous de la tyrannieContre nous de la tyrannie
  2. AnswerLe jour de gloire est arrivéLe jour de gloire est arrivé
  3. La victoire est enfin venueLa victoire est enfin venue
  4. Marchons, marchonsMarchons, marchons
Explanation The Marseillaise begins: "Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé !". Written in 1792, it takes its name from a battalion from Marseille who sang it on arriving in Paris.

Source : L'hymne français · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quelle est la devise de la France ?

What is the motto of France?

  1. Unie dans la diversitéUnited in diversity
  2. AnswerLiberté, Égalité, FraternitéLiberty, Equality, Fraternity
  3. Dieu et mon droitGod and my right
  4. Ordre et ProgrèsOrder and Progress
Explanation France's motto is "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité". Born during the Revolution of 1789 and officially adopted in 1848, it is written into the 1958 Constitution.

Source : La devise française · Official lists: CR

Peut-on brûler publiquement un drapeau français ?

Can you burn a French flag in public?

  1. Oui, si le drapeau nous appartientYes, if the flag belongs to you
  2. AnswerNon, c'est interditNo, it is forbidden
  3. Oui, pendant une manifestationYes, during a demonstration
  4. Oui, c'est la liberté d'expressionYes, it is freedom of expression
Explanation It is forbidden to insult the flag, that is, to destroy it or use it in a degrading way in public. The tricolour flag is an official symbol of the Republic.

Source : Le drapeau français · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Que représente Marianne ?

What does Marianne represent?

  1. AnswerLa République françaiseThe French Republic
  2. La reine de FranceThe queen of France
  3. L'Église catholiqueThe Catholic Church
  4. L'Union européenneThe European Union
Explanation Marianne appeared during the Revolution to represent the Republic. Her popular female first name recalls that the Republic is based on the will of the people. She wears the Phrygian cap.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CR

Sur quel document peut-on voir Marianne ?

On which document can you see Marianne?

  1. Sur un ticket de métroOn a metro ticket
  2. AnswerSur la carte d'identitéOn the identity card
  3. Sur les billets en eurosOn euro banknotes
  4. Sur un contrat de travailOn an employment contract
Explanation Marianne appears on official documents such as the identity card or the tax return, as well as on stamps and coins. Her bust is in every town hall.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Une des valeurs de la devise républicaine est l'égalité. Qu'est-ce que cela signifie ?

One of the values of the republican motto is equality. What does it mean?

  1. Les hommes ont plus de droits que les femmesMen have more rights than women
  2. Seuls les Français ont des droitsOnly French people have rights
  3. AnswerTout le monde est égal devant la loiEveryone is equal before the law
  4. Tout le monde gagne le même salaireEveryone earns the same salary
Explanation Equality is written into the 1958 Constitution: the law is the same for everyone. Everyone also has equal access to public services, regardless of origin, sex or religion.

Source : L'égalité (1/3) · Official lists: CR

Une des valeurs de la devise républicaine est l'Égalité. Qu'est-ce que cela signifie ?

One of the values of the republican motto is Equality. What does it mean?

  1. AnswerFemmes et hommes ont les mêmes droitsWomen and men have equal rights
  2. Tout le monde paie le même montant d'impôtEveryone pays the same amount of tax
  3. Chacun doit penser comme la majoritéEveryone must think like the majority
  4. Les personnes âgées décident pour les jeunesOlder people decide for younger ones
Explanation Equality means the law is the same for all. Since 1946, the Constitution has guaranteed women equal rights to those of men in all areas: work, education, political life…

Source : L'égalité (2/3) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Lequel de ces prénoms évoque un symbole de la République ?

Which of these first names evokes a symbol of the Republic?

  1. AnswerMarianneMarianne
  2. JeanneJeanne
  3. CamilleCamille
  4. LouiseLouise
Explanation Marianne is an official symbol of the Republic. A popular female first name was chosen to show that the Republic rests on the people. Her bust is in every town hall.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Lequel de ces symboles représente la République française ?

Which of these symbols represents the French Republic?

  1. La fleur de lysThe fleur-de-lis
  2. Le drapeau européenThe European flag
  3. L'Arc de triompheThe Arc de Triomphe
  4. AnswerLe drapeau tricoloreThe tricolour flag
Explanation The blue, white and red flag is an official symbol of the Republic; it became France's flag in 1794. The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of the kings of France, and the European flag is that of the EU.

Source : Le drapeau français · Official lists: Naturalisation

Lesquels sont des symboles officiels de la République française ?

Which are official symbols of the French Republic?

  1. La fleur de lys et la couronne royaleThe fleur-de-lis and the royal crown
  2. AnswerMarianne, le drapeau tricolore et la deviseMarianne, the tricolour flag and the motto
  3. La tour Eiffel, le Louvre et le château de VersaillesThe Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles
  4. Le coq, le béret et la baguetteThe rooster, the beret and the baguette
Explanation Marianne, the blue, white and red flag, the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", the Marseillaise and 14 July are the official symbols. The rooster is widely used, but it is not official.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Que commémore la fête nationale ?

What does the national holiday commemorate?

  1. La fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeThe end of the Second World War
  2. La naissance de NapoléonThe birth of Napoleon
  3. AnswerLa prise de la Bastille et la fête de la FédérationThe storming of the Bastille and the Festival of the Federation
  4. L'armistice de 1918The 1918 armistice
Explanation 14 July, the national holiday since 1880, recalls the storming of the Bastille (1789), the start of the Revolution, and the Festival of the Federation (1790), which celebrated national unity.

Source : La fête nationale · Official lists: Naturalisation

Que porte Marianne sur la tête ?

What does Marianne wear on her head?

  1. Un béretA beret
  2. AnswerUn bonnet phrygienA Phrygian cap
  3. Une couronneA crown
  4. Un casque de soldatA soldier's helmet
Explanation Marianne wears the Phrygian cap (bonnet phrygien), like the slaves of Antiquity who had regained their freedom. The cap is therefore a sign of liberty, a value of the republican motto.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel symbole de la République peut-on voir sur les maillots de l'équipe de France de football ?

Which symbol of the Republic can be seen on the French football team's jerseys?

  1. AnswerLe coqThe rooster
  2. Le bonnet phrygienThe Phrygian cap
  3. MarianneMarianne
  4. La fleur de lysThe fleur-de-lis
Explanation The rooster appears on the national teams' jerseys. It comes from the Latin word "Gallus" (both Gaul and rooster). It is a very popular national symbol, but it is not official.

Source : Le coq · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel symbole religieux peut être porté dans une école publique dans le respect de la laïcité ?

Which religious symbol can be worn at a state school while respecting secularism?

  1. Une grande croix bien visibleA large, highly visible cross
  2. AnswerUn signe discret, comme une petite médailleA discreet sign, such as a small medal
  3. Une kippaA kippah
  4. Un voile islamiqueAn Islamic headscarf
Explanation The 2004 law forbids state-school pupils from wearing conspicuous religious signs, i.e. worn to be seen (headscarf, kippah, large cross). Discreet signs remain allowed.

Source : La laïcité à l'école (1/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

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