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Article 852 of the French Civil Code

The costs of food, maintenance, education, apprenticeship, ordinary equipment costs, wedding expenses and gifts of use must not be brought in, unless the disposing party wishes otherwise.

The character of a gift of use is assessed at the date it is granted and taking into account the disposing party’s wealth.

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Article 852

Les frais de nourriture, d’entretien, d’éducation, d’apprentissage, les frais ordinaires d’équipement, ceux de noces et les présents d’usage ne doivent pas être rapportés, sauf volonté contraire du disposant.

Le caractère de présent d’usage s’apprécie à la date où il est consenti et compte tenu de la fortune du disposant.

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