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Une personne peut-elle changer librement de religion en France ?Can a person freely change religion in France?

Answer

Oui, la liberté de religion inclut le droit d'en changerYes, freedom of religion includes the right to change it

Explanation

Freedom of conscience allows people to believe, not to believe or to change religion. It is a free, personal choice.

Source: Convention européenne des droits de l'homme, article 9Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Oui, la liberté de religion inclut le droit d'en changerYes, freedom of religion includes the right to change it (Correct answer)
  2. Non, il faut l'autorisation du maireNo, the mayor’s permission is required
  3. Non, la religion de naissance est définitiveNo, the religion you are born into is permanent
  4. Oui, mais seulement avec l'accord de sa familleYes, but only with your family’s consent

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