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Principles and values of the Republic

Que représente la laïcité ?What does secularism (laïcité) represent?

Answer

La neutralité de l’État et la liberté de conscienceThe neutrality of the State and freedom of conscience

Explanation

Secularism is the separation of the State and religions. The State is neutral and protects the freedom to believe or not.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905, articles 1er et 2Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. La religion officielle de la FranceThe official religion of France
  2. Le refus de toutes les croyancesThe rejection of all beliefs
  3. Le pouvoir des religions sur l’ÉtatThe power of religions over the State
  4. La neutralité de l’État et la liberté de conscienceThe neutrality of the State and freedom of conscience

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