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Quel océan borde la côte ouest française ?Which ocean borders the west coast of France?

Answer

L'océan AtlantiqueThe Atlantic Ocean

Explanation

France's west coast is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, from Brittany to the Basque Country.

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

L'océan PacifiqueThe Pacific Ocean
L'océan IndienThe Indian Ocean
L'océan ArctiqueThe Arctic Ocean
L'océan AtlantiqueThe Atlantic Ocean (Correct answer)

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