Official questionExamen Civique
Quel mariage est reconnu par l'État ?
Which marriage is recognised by the State?
Correct answer
Le mariage civil célébré à la mairie
A civil marriage performed at the town hall
Why
Only a civil marriage celebrated by the mayor (or a deputy) has legal effect. A religious ceremony may follow but may not take place before the civil marriage.
Answer choices
- ALe mariage civil célébré à la mairieA civil marriage performed at the town hall
- BLe mariage religieux seulA religious marriage on its own
- CLe mariage coutumier décidé par les famillesA customary marriage arranged by the families
- DToute union annoncée à la familleAny union announced to the family