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Quel est l'âge de la majorité ?What is the age of majority?

Answer

18 ans18

Explanation

In France, you come of age at 18. You can then vote, sign contracts and act alone in all matters of civil life.

Source: Code civil, article 414Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Code civil, article 414

La majorité est fixée à dix-huit ans accomplis ; à cet âge, chacun est capable d'exercer les droits dont il a la jouissance.

Read the article on legifrance.gouv.fr 

Official text (Légifrance), checked on 16 October 2026.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. 16 ans16
  2. 20 ans20
  3. 21 ans21
  4. 18 ans18 (Correct answer)

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