Which term means precisely hatred of or prejudice against Jews?
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 terme désigne précisément la haine ou les préjugés contre les Juifs ?
- ALe sexismeSexism
- BLa xénophobieXenophobia
- CLa haine anti-LGBT+Anti-LGBT+ hatred
- DL'antisémitismeAntisemitismCorrect answer
Explanation
Antisemitism is a form of racism and hatred directed against Jews. It is based on prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Sexism — Sexism is behaviour that is often demeaning because of the person's sex.
- B. Xenophobia — Hatred of or prejudice against Jews is antisemitism.
- C. Anti-LGBT+ hatred — Anti-LGBT+ hatred is a hostile attitude towards people because of their sexual orientation.
French words to remember
- antisémitismeantisemitism
- préjugésprejudice
- hainehatred
Official sources (in French)
Livret du citoyen 2026, p. 6-7 › I. LA DEVISE ET LES SYMBOLES DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE › B. Égalité — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DGEF), immigration.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« L’antisémitisme : forme spécifique de racisme et de haine dirigée contre les Juifs, fondée sur des préjugés, des stéréotypes et des discriminations »
L'égalité (3/3) › Les différentes formes de discriminations — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« le sexisme : comportement particulier, et souvent rabaissant, à cause du sexe de la personne »
« la haine et la discrimination anti-LGBT+ : attitude hostile à l'égard des personnes en raison de leur orientation sexuelle »
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