History, geography and culture

En quelle année Napoléon Ier est-il devenu empereur ?In what year did Napoleon I become emperor?

Answer

En 1804In 1804

Explanation

Napoleon Bonaparte was proclaimed emperor in May 1804 and crowned on 2 December 1804 at Notre-Dame de Paris.

Source: Livret du citoyen (ministère de l'Intérieur)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

En 1804In 1804 (Correct answer)
En 1789In 1789
En 1799In 1799
En 1815In 1815

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