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À quelle occasion a été construite la Tour Eiffel ?For what occasion was the Eiffel Tower built?

Answer

Pour l’Exposition universelle de 1889For the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition universelle)

Explanation

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, which also celebrated the centenary of the French Revolution.

Source: Société d’exploitation de la tour Eiffel – Histoire de la tourUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Pour les Jeux olympiques de 1924For the 1924 Olympic Games
  2. Pour le couronnement de Napoléon IerFor the coronation of Napoleon I
  3. Pour l’Exposition universelle de 1889For the 1889 World’s Fair (Exposition universelle)
  4. Pour célébrer la fin de la Première Guerre mondialeTo celebrate the end of the First World War

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