Abstract
The decree of the 23rd of March 2006 and bankruptcy and fiducy Acts deeply reformed the French security rights, specially their realization. The legislator had several aims. He tried to ensure to the creditor the efficiency of his security and to protect the debtor’s and third parties’ interests. He also targeted to strike a balance between efficiency and protection. Due to the reform, securities in the form of real or personal property become closer and a common set of rules is emerging. Raising a common set of rules is one of the ways to achieve the legislative aims. On one hand, to raise the efficiency of his security rights, the creditor has an option. In case of debtor default, the way to realize the security can be chosen. The creditor can be alternatively satisfied by a priority right or an exclusive right. On the other hand, debtor and third parties’ protection is based on the respect of their economic interests, their human dignity and on legal certainty. In this way, creditor’s option and satisfaction are limited.