Official questionExamen Civique
Est-ce légal d'être marié à plusieurs personnes en même temps ?
Is it legal to be married to several people at the same time?
Correct answer
Non, la polygamie est interdite en France
No, polygamy is forbidden in France
Why
Under Article 147 of the Civil Code, you cannot contract a second marriage before the first one has ended, and bigamy is a criminal offence. A polygamous situation can also lead to refusal or withdrawal of a residence permit and bars naturalisation. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AOui, si la religion le permetYes, if religion allows it
- BOui, si la première épouse est d'accordYes, if the first wife agrees
- COui, si les mariages ont eu lieu à l'étrangerYes, if the marriages took place abroad
- DNon, la polygamie est interdite en FranceNo, polygamy is forbidden in France