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L'avortement est-il possible en France ?

Is abortion possible in France?

Correct answer

Oui, c'est un droit pour toute femme, jusqu'à 14 semaines de grossesse

Yes, it is a right for every woman, up to 14 weeks of pregnancy

Why

Abortion (IVG) was legalised by the Veil law of 1975 and is possible up to 14 weeks of pregnancy without anyone else's consent; minors do not need parental permission. Since March 2024 the Constitution guarantees women's freedom to have recourse to it. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • ANon, il est interditNo, it is forbidden
  • BOui, mais seulement avec l'accord du mariYes, but only with the husband's consent
  • COui, c'est un droit pour toute femme, jusqu'à 14 semaines de grossesseYes, it is a right for every woman, up to 14 weeks of pregnancy
  • DOui, mais seulement pour les femmes majeures et mariéesYes, but only for adult, married women