History, geography and culture

Quel pays a été une colonie française ?Which country was a French colony?

Answer

Le SénégalSenegal

Explanation

Senegal was part of the French colonial empire, in French West Africa. It has been independent since 1960.

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

Le JaponJapan
Le SénégalSenegal (Correct answer)
L’AustralieAustralia
L’ArgentineArgentina

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