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Rights and duties

Qu'est-ce que le devoir de mémoire ?What is the duty of remembrance (devoir de mémoire)?

Answer

Se souvenir des drames du passé pour qu’ils ne se reproduisent pasRemembering the tragedies of the past so that they do not happen again

Explanation

The duty of remembrance means remembering the victims and tragedies of history, such as the Holocaust or wars, to prevent them from happening again.

Source: Livret du citoyen (ministère de l’Intérieur)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Se souvenir des drames du passé pour qu’ils ne se reproduisent pasRemembering the tragedies of the past so that they do not happen again (Correct answer)
  2. Apprendre par cœur toutes les dates de l’histoire de FranceLearning all the dates of French history by heart
  3. Garder les archives de sa famille à la mairieKeeping your family’s records at the town hall
  4. Oublier les conflits anciens pour mieux vivre ensembleForgetting old conflicts to live better together

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