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De quoi est composé le drapeau européen ?What does the European flag consist of?

Answer

Un cercle de 12 étoiles dorées sur fond bleuA circle of 12 golden stars on a blue background

Explanation

The European flag shows a circle of 12 golden stars on a blue background. The number 12 symbolises unity, not the number of countries.

Source: europa.eu – Les symboles de l'UEUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Un cercle de 12 étoiles dorées sur fond bleuA circle of 12 golden stars on a blue background (Correct answer)
  2. Trois bandes verticales bleu, blanc et rougeThree vertical stripes of blue, white and red
  3. 27 étoiles blanches sur fond rouge27 white stars on a red background
  4. Une croix blanche sur fond bleuA white cross on a blue background

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