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Principles and values of the Republic

Qu'est-ce que la laïcité ?What is secularism (laïcité)?

Answer

La séparation de l’État et des religionsThe separation of the State and religions

Explanation

Secularism separates the State and religions. The State is neutral and everyone is free to believe or not to believe.

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 séparation de l’État et des religionsThe separation of the State and religions
  2. L’interdiction de toutes les religionsThe banning of all religions
  3. L’obligation d’avoir une religionThe obligation to have a religion
  4. Une religion officielle de l’ÉtatAn official State religion

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