Discrimination is the act of treating a person or persons unfavorably on the basis of criteria such as origin, sex, family situation, physical appearance, state of health, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political opinions, trade union activities, language, or real or supposed membership of an ethnic group, nation, race or religion.

Discrimination is enshrined in articles 225-1 to 225-4 of the French penal code.

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