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Qu'est-ce que le SMIC ?What is the SMIC?

Answer

Le salaire minimum légal pour un salariéThe legal minimum wage for an employee

Explanation

The SMIC is the national minimum wage. It is the lowest hourly wage an employer can pay an adult employee.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – Salaire minimum (Smic)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Un impôt payé par les entreprisesA tax paid by companies
  2. Le salaire minimum légal pour un salariéThe legal minimum wage for an employee
  3. Une allocation pour les personnes sans emploiA benefit for people without a job
  4. Une aide de l’État pour payer son logementState help with paying for housing

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