Principles and values of the Republic

Selon le principe de laïcité, que signifie la neutralité de l’État ?Under the principle of secularism (laïcité), what does the neutrality of the State mean?

Answer

L’État ne favorise aucune religionThe State favours no religion

Explanation

The Republic does not recognise, pay or subsidise any religion. It treats all beliefs in the same way.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905, article 2Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

L’État choisit une religion officielleThe State chooses an official religion
L’État ne favorise aucune religionThe State favours no religion (Correct answer)
L’État finance toutes les religionsThe State funds all religions
L’État interdit les religionsThe State bans religions

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