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Quelle proposition représente un exemple de crime ?Which of these is an example of a crime (crime, the most serious category of offence)?

Answer

Un meurtreA murder

Explanation

Crimes are the most serious offences. Murder is a crime punishable by 30 years' imprisonment and tried by the assize court.

Source: Code pénal, article 221-1Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Code pénal, article 221-1

Le fait de donner volontairement la mort à autrui constitue un meurtre. Il est puni de trente ans de réclusion criminelle.

Read the article on legifrance.gouv.fr 

Official text (Légifrance), checked on 16 October 2026.Highlighting added by Recite.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Un vol à l'étalageShoplifting
  2. Un meurtreA murder
  3. Un excès de vitesse légerSlightly exceeding the speed limit
  4. Un stationnement interditIllegal parking

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