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Quelle est l'infraction la plus grave ?Which is the most serious type of offence?

Answer

Le crimeA crime (crime)

Explanation

Offences are ranked by seriousness: minor offence, misdemeanour, then crime. A crime is the most serious, such as murder or rape.

Source: Code pénal, article 111-1Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Code pénal, article 111-1

Les infractions pénales sont classées, suivant leur gravité, en crimes, délits et contraventions.

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. Le crimeA crime (crime) (Correct answer)
  2. Le délitA misdemeanour (délit)
  3. La contraventionA minor offence (contravention)
  4. L'incivilitéAntisocial behaviour (incivilité)

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