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Si une machine à laver est cassée, il est possible de :If a washing machine is broken, it is possible to:

Answer

Faire jouer la garantie auprès du vendeur pour la réparer ou la remplacerUse the seller’s guarantee to have it repaired or replaced

Explanation

A new appliance is covered by the legal guarantee of conformity for 2 years. The seller must then repair or replace it.

Source: Code de la consommation ; service-public.gouv.fr – Garantie légale de conformitéUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. La déposer sur le trottoir sans prévenir personneLeave it on the pavement without telling anyone
  2. La jeter avec les ordures ménagèresThrow it away with the household rubbish
  3. Demander à la mairie de la remplacer gratuitementAsk the town hall to replace it free of charge
  4. Faire jouer la garantie auprès du vendeur pour la réparer ou la remplacerUse the seller’s guarantee to have it repaired or replaced

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