What does liberty mean? – answer

Answer

Pouvoir faire tout ce qui ne nuit pas aux autresBeing able to do anything that does not harm others

Explanation

According to the 1789 Declaration, liberty consists in being able to do anything that does not harm others. Its limits are set by law.

Source: Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen de 1789, article 4Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen de 1789, article 4

La liberté consiste à pouvoir faire tout ce qui ne nuit pas à autrui : ainsi, l'exercice des droits naturels de chaque homme n'a de bornes que celles qui assurent aux autres membres de la société la jouissance de ces mêmes droits. Ces bornes ne peuvent être déterminées que par la loi.

Read the article on conseil-constitutionnel.fr

Official text (Conseil constitutionnel), checked on 16 October 2026.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Pouvoir faire tout ce que l’on veut, sans limiteBeing able to do whatever you want, without limits
Ne pas avoir à respecter les loisNot having to obey the law
Pouvoir faire tout ce qui ne nuit pas aux autresBeing able to do anything that does not harm others (Correct answer)
Pouvoir imposer ses idées aux autresBeing able to impose your ideas on others

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