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Official question in French
Quelle est la durée du mandat du Président de la République française ?
Four choices
- 10 ans
- 5 ans
- 7 ans
- 4 ans
Answer provided by CiviqueStep (French)
5 ans (le quinquennat), avec au maximum deux mandats de suite.
Explanation in English
The President is elected for five years. This is called the quinquennat. They can serve at most two terms in a row.
Why the other choices are wrong
- 10 ans — The answer to remember is “5 ans”: The President is elected for five years. This is called the quinquennat. They can serve at most two terms in a row.
- 7 ans — The answer to remember is “5 ans”: The President is elected for five years. This is called the quinquennat. They can serve at most two terms in a row.
- 4 ans — The answer to remember is “5 ans”: The President is elected for five years. This is called the quinquennat. They can serve at most two terms in a row.
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Verified on: 2026-11-01
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