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La femme naît libre et demeure égale à l’homme en droits.
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This statement says that women possess freedom from birth and should remain equal to men in their rights. Equality is presented as a basic condition, not something granted later or dependent on social position. The wording rejects any idea that women should have fewer rights simply because they are women.
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- Assemblée nationale (French National Assembly)
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- Official Statement
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