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Qui peut demander le divorce de personnes mariées ?Who can apply for a divorce for a married couple?

Answer

L’un des époux ou les deux ensembleOne of the spouses, or both together

Explanation

Divorce can be requested by one spouse alone or by both by mutual agreement. Men and women have the same rights.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – DivorceUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Seulement le mariOnly the husband
Seulement le maire de la communeOnly the mayor of the municipality
L’un des époux ou les deux ensembleOne of the spouses, or both together (Correct answer)
Les parents des épouxThe spouses’ parents

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NaturalisationFrench level B2 · Question 244 of 258

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