Living in French society

Où peut-on déposer un lave-vaisselle cassé ?Where can you take a broken dishwasher?

Answer

À la déchetterieTo the recycling centre (déchetterie)

Explanation

A broken household appliance is taken to the recycling centre or to a shop that takes it back. Leaving it in the street or in nature is punishable by a fine.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – Déchets d'équipements électriques et électroniquesUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Sur le trottoir, à n’importe quel momentOn the pavement, at any time
Dans la poubelle des emballagesIn the packaging recycling bin
Dans un bois ou au bord d’une routeIn a wood or by the side of a road
À la déchetterieTo the recycling centre (déchetterie) (Correct answer)

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