History, geography and culture

Pourquoi l’année 1958 est importante pour la France ?Why is the year 1958 important for France?

Answer

C'est la naissance de la Ve RépubliqueIt saw the birth of the Fifth Republic

Explanation

The Constitution of the Fifth Republic was adopted by referendum and then promulgated on 4 October 1958. It is still in force.

Source: Constitution du 4 octobre 1958Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

C'est la naissance de la Ve RépubliqueIt saw the birth of the Fifth Republic (Correct answer)
C'est la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeIt marked the end of the Second World War
C'est l'année où les femmes obtiennent le droit de voteIt is the year women won the right to vote
C'est l'arrivée de l'euro en FranceIt is when the euro arrived in France

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