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Qu’est-ce qu’un numéro d’urgence ?What is an emergency number?

Answer

Un numéro gratuit pour appeler les secours 24 h sur 24A free number for calling the emergency services 24 hours a day

Explanation

An emergency number, such as 15, 17, 18 or 112, is free and available day and night to get help quickly.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – Numéros d'urgenceUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Un numéro payant pour prendre rendez-vous chez le médecinA paid number for booking a doctor’s appointment
  2. Un numéro pour joindre les services de la mairieA number for contacting the town hall’s services
  3. Un numéro pour signaler une panne d’électricitéA number for reporting a power cut
  4. Un numéro gratuit pour appeler les secours 24 h sur 24A free number for calling the emergency services 24 hours a day

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