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Le 11 novembre est un jour férié. À quoi correspond cette date ?11 November is a public holiday. What does this date correspond to?

Answer

À l'armistice de la Première Guerre mondiale, en 1918The armistice of the First World War, in 1918

Explanation

On 11 November 1918, the armistice ended the fighting of the First World War. This day honours all those who died for France.

Source: Loi du 24 octobre 1922Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

À l'armistice de la Première Guerre mondiale, en 1918The armistice of the First World War, in 1918 (Correct answer)
À la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, en 1945The end of the Second World War, in 1945
À la prise de la Bastille, en 1789The storming of the Bastille, in 1789
À l'abolition de l'esclavage, en 1848The abolition of slavery, in 1848

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