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Article 21-17 of the French Civil Code

Subject to the exceptions provided for in Articles 21-18, 21-19 and 21-20, naturalisation may only be granted to a foreigner who can prove habitual residence in France for the five years preceding the submission of the application.

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Article 21-17

Sous réserve des exceptions prévues aux articles 21-18, 21-19 et 21-20, la naturalisation ne peut être accordée qu’à l’étranger justifiant d’une résidence habituelle en France pendant les cinq années qui précèdent le dépôt de la demande.

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