Which animal is a symbol of France?
A knowledge question from the official lists (theme: Principles and values of the Republic), with its answer explained in English.
On exam day, in French
Quel animal est un symbole de la France ?
- ALe loupThe wolf
- BLe coqThe cockerelCorrect answer
- CLe lionThe lion
- DL’oursThe bear
Explanation
The cockerel is a symbol of France. It is not an official symbol of the Republic, unlike the flag, Marianne and the motto. But it is used a lot, and it has become a strong national symbol.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. The wolf — The animal that has become a strong national symbol of France is the cockerel, not the wolf.
- C. The lion — The animal that has become a strong national symbol of France is the cockerel, not the lion.
- D. The bear — The animal that has become a strong national symbol of France is the cockerel, not the bear.
French words to remember
- coqcockerel
- symbole nationalnational symbol
Official source (in French)
Le coq › Un symbole non officiel — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« Le coq n’est pas reconnu de manière officielle comme un symbole de la République française, contrairement au drapeau tricolore, à Marianne ou à la devise nationale. »
« Mais comme il est très utilisé, il est devenu un symbole national fort. »
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