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Jeter un mégot par terre est :Throwing a cigarette butt on the ground is:

Answer

une infraction punie d'une amendean offence punishable by a fine

Explanation

Throwing a cigarette butt or any litter on the ground is forbidden. It is a minor offence: you risk a fixed fine of 135 euros.

Source: Code pénal, partie réglementaire (abandon de déchets sur la voie publique)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. une infraction punie d'une amendean offence punishable by a fine
  2. un geste autorisé dans la rueallowed in the street
  3. interdit seulement dans les jardins publicsforbidden only in public parks
  4. un crime puni de prisona crime punishable by prison

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