SwitzerlandCanton de Genève 43 · Canton of Geneva
What is the Geneva Seal (Poinçon de Genève)?
In the exam (French)
Qu'est-ce que le Poinçon de Genève ?
- aA special stamp used by the Geneva post officeUn timbre spécial utilisé par la poste genevoise
- bThe stamp put in the passports of cross-border workersLe tampon mis dans le passeport des frontaliers
- cThe official seal on laws passed by the Grand CouncilLe sceau officiel des lois votées par le Grand Conseil
- dA quality mark for watches made in GenevaUne marque de qualité pour des montres faites à GenèveCorrect answer
Why?
The Geneva Seal, created in 1886, is a quality mark. It guarantees that a watch was made in the canton according to strict rules.
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Qui a beaucoup contribué au développement de l'horlogerie à Genève à partir du XVIe siècle ? — Des réfugiés protestants venus surtout de France
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About how high does the Jet d'eau in Geneva's harbour reach?Correct answer:About 140 metres
Quelle hauteur le Jet d'eau de la rade de Genève atteint-il environ ? — Environ 140 mètres
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