translate English to French: The legal principles in force in Syria apply to all citizens without distinction, as affirmed in article 1 of the Syrian Civil Code which stipulates that: “The provisions of the law shall apply to all matters to which they refer in letter or in spirit.” The right to bring a legal action before the courts is guaranteed to all citizens, subject to the sole condition of proof of capacity and interest (art.
Les principes juridiques en vigueur en Syrie s'appliquent à tous les citoyens sans distinction, comme le dispose l'article premier du Code civil aux termes duquel: «Les dispositions de la loi s'appliquent à toutes les matières auxquelles elles se rapportent dans la lettre ou l'esprit.».