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Qui sanctionne l'auteur d'un vol ?Who punishes someone who commits theft?

Answer

La justice (un tribunal)The justice system (a court)

Explanation

It is not up to the victim to punish: theft is punished by the justice system. Generally, a court tries the offender and decides the penalty. For a theft of €300 or less, a fixed fine can also be imposed without a trial.

Source: Code pénal, article 311-3Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Code pénal, article 311-3

Le vol est puni de trois ans d'emprisonnement et de 45 000 euros d'amende.

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. La victime du volThe victim of the theft
  2. Le maire de la communeThe mayor of the municipality
  3. Le préfet du départementThe prefect of the department
  4. La justice (un tribunal)The justice system (a court) (Correct answer)

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