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Quelle est la mer au sud de la France métropolitaine ?Which sea lies to the south of mainland France?

Answer

La mer MéditerranéeThe Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

The south of metropolitan France is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, with cities such as Marseille, Nice and Montpellier.

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

  1. La mer MéditerranéeThe Mediterranean Sea
  2. La mer du NordThe North Sea
  3. La MancheThe English Channel
  4. La mer BaltiqueThe Baltic Sea

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