diff --git a/app/controllers/root_controller.rb b/app/controllers/root_controller.rb
index 86b7164c8..3993b19d4 100644
--- a/app/controllers/root_controller.rb
+++ b/app/controllers/root_controller.rb
@@ -53,19 +53,23 @@ class RootController < ApplicationController
               repetition_after_stable_id = repetition_type_de_champ.stable_id
             end
           elsif type_de_champ.linked_drop_down_list?
-            type_de_champ.drop_down_list_value =
-              "-- section 1 --
-              option A
-              option B
-              -- section 2 --
-              option C"
+            type_de_champ.drop_down_options =
+              [
+                "-- section 1 --",
+                "option A",
+                "option B",
+                "-- section 2 --",
+                "option C"
+              ]
             type_de_champ.save
           elsif type_de_champ.drop_down_list?
-            type_de_champ.drop_down_list_value =
-              "option A
-              option B
-              -- avant l'option C --
-              option C"
+            type_de_champ.drop_down_options =
+              [
+                "option A",
+                "option B",
+                "-- avant l'option C --",
+                "option C"
+              ]
             type_de_champ.save
           end
         end
diff --git a/spec/components/previews/types_de_champ_editor/conditions_component_preview.rb b/spec/components/previews/types_de_champ_editor/conditions_component_preview.rb
index 18698236b..7fdec35b6 100644
--- a/spec/components/previews/types_de_champ_editor/conditions_component_preview.rb
+++ b/spec/components/previews/types_de_champ_editor/conditions_component_preview.rb
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ class TypesDeChampEditor::ConditionsComponentPreview < ViewComponent::Preview
   def with_conditions
     surface = TypeDeChamp.create(type_champ: :integer_number, libelle: 'surface')
     appartement = TypeDeChamp.create(type_champ: :yes_no, libelle: 'appartement')
-    type_appartement = TypeDeChamp.create(type_champ: :drop_down_list, libelle: 'type', drop_down_list_value: "T1\r\nT2\r\nT3")
+    type_appartement = TypeDeChamp.create(type_champ: :drop_down_list, libelle: 'type', drop_down_options: ["T1", "T2", "T3"])
     upper_tdcs = [surface, appartement, type_appartement]
 
     condition = ds_and([
diff --git a/spec/components/procedures/one_group_management_component_spec.rb b/spec/components/procedures/one_group_management_component_spec.rb
index d4579d803..48b9e3b7f 100644
--- a/spec/components/procedures/one_group_management_component_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/components/procedures/one_group_management_component_spec.rb
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ describe Procedure::OneGroupeManagementComponent, type: :component do
         procedure.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ({
           type_champ: :drop_down_list,
           libelle: 'Votre ville',
-          drop_down_list_value: "Paris\nLyon\nMarseille"
+          drop_down_options: ["Paris", "Lyon", "Marseille"]
         })
         procedure.publish_revision!
         procedure.reload
diff --git a/spec/factories/procedure.rb b/spec/factories/procedure.rb
index 0b2388fc6..13db75fb4 100644
--- a/spec/factories/procedure.rb
+++ b/spec/factories/procedure.rb
@@ -308,13 +308,7 @@ def build_types_de_champ(types_de_champ, revision:, scope: :public, parent: nil)
       end
 
       if type.in?([:drop_down_list, :multiple_drop_down_list, :linked_drop_down_list])
-        if options.delete(:short).present?
-          type_de_champ_attributes[:drop_down_list_value] = "val1\r\nval2\r\n--separateur--\r\nval3"
-        elsif options.delete(:long).present?
-          type_de_champ_attributes[:drop_down_list_value] = "alpha\r\nbravo\r\n--separateur--\r\ncharly\r\ndelta\r\necho\r\nfox-trot\r\ngolf"
-        else
-          type_de_champ_attributes[:drop_down_list_value] = options.join("\r\n")
-        end
+        type_de_champ_attributes[:drop_down_options] = options
       end
     end
 
diff --git a/spec/factories/type_de_champ.rb b/spec/factories/type_de_champ.rb
index d1c269ace..249d822c9 100644
--- a/spec/factories/type_de_champ.rb
+++ b/spec/factories/type_de_champ.rb
@@ -79,9 +79,9 @@ FactoryBot.define do
     factory :type_de_champ_drop_down_list do
       libelle { 'Choix unique' }
       type_champ { TypeDeChamp.type_champs.fetch(:drop_down_list) }
-      drop_down_list_value { "val1\r\nval2\r\nval3" }
+      drop_down_options { ["val1", "val2", "val3"] }
       trait :long do
-        drop_down_list_value { "alpha\r\nbravo\r\ncharly\r\ndelta\r\necho\r\nfox-trot\r\ngolf" }
+        drop_down_options { ["alpha", "bravo", "charly", "delta", "echo", "fox-trot", "golf"] }
       end
       trait :with_other do
         drop_down_other { true }
@@ -89,14 +89,14 @@ FactoryBot.define do
     end
     factory :type_de_champ_multiple_drop_down_list do
       type_champ { TypeDeChamp.type_champs.fetch(:multiple_drop_down_list) }
-      drop_down_list_value { "val1\r\nval2\r\nval3" }
+      drop_down_options { ["val1", "val2", "val3"] }
       trait :long do
-        drop_down_list_value { "alpha\r\nbravo\r\ncharly\r\ndelta\r\necho\r\nfox-trot\r\ngolf" }
+        drop_down_options { ["alpha", "bravo", "charly", "delta", "echo", "fox-trot", "golf"] }
       end
     end
     factory :type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list do
       type_champ { TypeDeChamp.type_champs.fetch(:linked_drop_down_list) }
-      drop_down_list_value { "--primary--\r\nsecondary\n" }
+      drop_down_options { ["--primary--", "secondary"] }
     end
     factory :type_de_champ_expression_reguliere do
       type_champ { TypeDeChamp.type_champs.fetch(:expression_reguliere) }
diff --git a/spec/lib/tasks/deployment/20240912091625_clean_drop_down_options.rake_spec.rb b/spec/lib/tasks/deployment/20240912091625_clean_drop_down_options.rake_spec.rb
index c1d4b1848..06ab70be8 100644
--- a/spec/lib/tasks/deployment/20240912091625_clean_drop_down_options.rake_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/lib/tasks/deployment/20240912091625_clean_drop_down_options.rake_spec.rb
@@ -4,18 +4,18 @@ describe '20240912091625_clean_drop_down_options.rake' do
   let(:rake_task) { Rake::Task['after_party:clean_drop_down_options'] }
 
   let!(:dashed_drop_down_list) do
-    drop_down_list_value = ['1', '-- nop --', '2'].join("\r\n")
-    create(:type_de_champ_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value:)
+    drop_down_options = ['1', '-- nop --', '2']
+    create(:type_de_champ_drop_down_list, drop_down_options:)
   end
 
   let!(:witness_drop_down_list) do
-    drop_down_list_value = ['1', 'hi', '2'].join("\r\n")
-    create(:type_de_champ_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value:)
+    drop_down_options = ['1', 'hi', '2']
+    create(:type_de_champ_drop_down_list, drop_down_options:)
   end
 
   let!(:multiple_drop_down_list) do
-    drop_down_list_value = ['1', '-- nop --', '2'].join("\r\n")
-    create(:type_de_champ_multiple_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value:)
+    drop_down_options = ['1', '-- nop --', '2']
+    create(:type_de_champ_multiple_drop_down_list, drop_down_options:)
   end
 
   before do
diff --git a/spec/models/champs/linked_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb b/spec/models/champs/linked_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
index 462f22612..7c02edbfe 100644
--- a/spec/models/champs/linked_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/champs/linked_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
@@ -78,13 +78,13 @@ describe Champs::LinkedDropDownListChamp do
   end
 
   describe '#mandatory_and_blank' do
-    let(:value) { "--Primary--\r\nSecondary" }
+    let(:options) { ["--Primary--", "Secondary"] }
 
     subject { described_class.new }
     before { allow(subject).to receive(:type_de_champ).and_return(type_de_champ) }
 
     context 'when the champ is not mandatory' do
-      let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, mandatory: false, drop_down_list_value: value) }
+      let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, mandatory: false, drop_down_options: options) }
 
       it 'blank is fine' do
         is_expected.not_to be_mandatory_blank
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ describe Champs::LinkedDropDownListChamp do
     end
 
     context 'when the champ is mandatory' do
-      let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, mandatory: true, drop_down_list_value: value) }
+      let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, mandatory: true, drop_down_options: options) }
 
       context 'when there is no value' do
         it { is_expected.to be_mandatory_blank }
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ describe Champs::LinkedDropDownListChamp do
         end
 
         context 'when there is nothing to select for the secondary value' do
-          let(:value) { "--A--\nAbbott\nAbelard\n--B--\n--C--\nCynthia" }
+          let(:options) { ["--A--", "Abbott", "Abelard", "--B--", "--C--", "Cynthia"] }
           before { subject.primary_value = 'B' }
 
           it { is_expected.not_to be_mandatory_blank }
diff --git a/spec/models/champs/multiple_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb b/spec/models/champs/multiple_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
index 704572c47..6687145b1 100644
--- a/spec/models/champs/multiple_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/champs/multiple_drop_down_list_champ_spec.rb
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # frozen_string_literal: true
 
 describe Champs::MultipleDropDownListChamp do
-  let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_multiple_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value: "val1\r\nval2\r\nval3\r\n[brackets] val4") }
+  let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_multiple_drop_down_list, drop_down_options: ["val1", "val2", "val3", "[brackets] val4"]) }
   let(:value) { nil }
   let(:champ) { Champs::MultipleDropDownListChamp.new(value:, dossier: build(:dossier)) }
   before do
diff --git a/spec/models/concerns/dossier_clone_concern_spec.rb b/spec/models/concerns/dossier_clone_concern_spec.rb
index 7594cc6fe..7856bc140 100644
--- a/spec/models/concerns/dossier_clone_concern_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/concerns/dossier_clone_concern_spec.rb
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ RSpec.describe DossierCloneConcern do
       context 'invalid origin' do
         let(:procedure) do
           create(:procedure, types_de_champ_public: [
-            { type: :drop_down_list, libelle: "Le savez-vous?", stable_id: 992, drop_down_list_value: ["Oui", "Non", "Peut-être"].join("\r\n"), mandatory: true }
+            { type: :drop_down_list, libelle: "Le savez-vous?", stable_id: 992, drop_down_options: ["Oui", "Non", "Peut-être"], mandatory: true }
           ])
         end
 
diff --git a/spec/models/concerns/dossier_rebase_concern_spec.rb b/spec/models/concerns/dossier_rebase_concern_spec.rb
index 50df35b9d..d201f8191 100644
--- a/spec/models/concerns/dossier_rebase_concern_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/concerns/dossier_rebase_concern_spec.rb
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
     context 'with a procedure with a dropdown tdc' do
       let!(:procedure) do
         create(:procedure).tap do |p|
-          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_list_value: "option\nv1\n")
+          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_options: ["option", "v1"])
           p.publish!
         end
       end
@@ -434,7 +434,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "option\nupdated\nv1")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["option", "updated", "v1"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "option\nupdated")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["option", "updated"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value }.from('v1').to(nil) }
@@ -458,7 +458,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "v1\nupdated")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["v1", "updated"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
     context 'with a procedure with a multiple dropdown tdc' do
       let!(:procedure) do
         create(:procedure).tap do |p|
-          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :multiple_drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_list_value: "option\nv1\n")
+          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :multiple_drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_options: ["option", "v1"])
           p.publish!
         end
       end
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "option\nupdated\nv1")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["option", "updated", "v1"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "option\nupdated")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["option", "updated"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value }.from('["v1","option"]').to('["option"]') }
@@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "v1\nupdated")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["v1", "updated"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
     context 'with a procedure with a linked dropdown tdc' do
       let!(:procedure) do
         create(:procedure).tap do |p|
-          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :linked_drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_list_value: "--titre1--\noption\nv1\n--titre2--\noption2\nv2\n")
+          p.draft_revision.add_type_de_champ(type_champ: :linked_drop_down_list, libelle: 'l1', drop_down_options: ["--titre1--", "option", "v1", "--titre2--", "option2", "v2"])
           p.publish!
         end
       end
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "--titre1--\noption\nv1\nupdated\n--titre2--\noption2\nv2\n")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["--titre1--", "option", "v1", "updated", "--titre2--", "option2", "v2"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
@@ -538,7 +538,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "--titre1--\noption\nupdated\n--titre2--\noption2\nv2\n")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["--titre1--", "option", "updated", "--titre2--", "option2", "v2"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value }.from('["v1","option2"]').to(nil) }
@@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ describe DossierRebaseConcern do
 
           stable_id = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ.find_by(libelle: 'l1')
           tdc_to_update = procedure.draft_revision.find_and_ensure_exclusive_use(stable_id)
-          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_list_value: "--titre1--\nv1\nupdated\n--titre2--\noption2\nv2\n")
+          tdc_to_update.update(drop_down_options: ["--titre1--", "v1", "updated", "--titre2--", "option2", "v2"])
         end
 
         it { expect { subject }.not_to change { dossier.champs_public.first.value } }
diff --git a/spec/models/procedure_spec.rb b/spec/models/procedure_spec.rb
index 077827979..cda2f8330 100644
--- a/spec/models/procedure_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/procedure_spec.rb
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ describe Procedure do
           expect(procedure.errors.messages_for(:draft_types_de_champ_public)).to include(invalid_drop_down_error_message)
 
           drop_down = procedure.draft_revision.types_de_champ_public.find(&:drop_down_list?)
-          drop_down.update!(drop_down_list_value: "--title--\r\nsome value")
+          drop_down.update!(drop_down_options: ["--title--", "some value"])
           procedure.reload.validate(:publication)
           expect(procedure.errors.messages_for(:draft_types_de_champ_public)).not_to include(invalid_drop_down_error_message)
         end
diff --git a/spec/models/type_de_champ_spec.rb b/spec/models/type_de_champ_spec.rb
index 61e66c0b6..f676cb119 100644
--- a/spec/models/type_de_champ_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/type_de_champ_spec.rb
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ describe TypeDeChamp do
     let(:type_de_champ) { create(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list) }
 
     it 'should validate without label' do
-      type_de_champ.drop_down_list_value = 'toto'
+      type_de_champ.drop_down_options = ['toto']
       expect(type_de_champ.validate).to be_falsey
       messages = type_de_champ.errors.full_messages
       expect(messages.size).to eq(1)
diff --git a/spec/models/types_de_champ/linked_drop_down_list_type_de_champ_spec.rb b/spec/models/types_de_champ/linked_drop_down_list_type_de_champ_spec.rb
index 952ee6761..c9f8495be 100644
--- a/spec/models/types_de_champ/linked_drop_down_list_type_de_champ_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/types_de_champ/linked_drop_down_list_type_de_champ_spec.rb
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # frozen_string_literal: true
 
 describe TypesDeChamp::LinkedDropDownListTypeDeChamp do
-  let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value: menu_options) }
+  let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, drop_down_options: menu_options) }
 
   subject { type_de_champ.dynamic_type }
 
@@ -9,26 +9,22 @@ describe TypesDeChamp::LinkedDropDownListTypeDeChamp do
     context 'It must start with one primary option' do
       context 'valid menu' do
         let(:menu_options) do
-          <<~END_OPTIONS
-            --Primary 1--
-            secondary 1.1
-            secondary 1.2
-            --Primary 2--
-            secondary 2.1
-            secondary 2.2
-            secondary 2.3
-          END_OPTIONS
+          [
+            "--Primary 1--",
+            "secondary 1.1",
+            "secondary 1.2",
+            "--Primary 2--",
+            "secondary 2.1",
+            "secondary 2.2",
+            "secondary 2.3"
+          ]
         end
 
         it { is_expected.to be_valid }
       end
 
       context 'degenerate but valid menu' do
-        let(:menu_options) do
-          <<~END_OPTIONS
-            --Primary 1--
-          END_OPTIONS
-        end
+        let(:menu_options) { ["--Primary 1--"] }
 
         it { is_expected.to be_valid }
       end
@@ -43,26 +39,21 @@ describe TypesDeChamp::LinkedDropDownListTypeDeChamp do
         end
 
         context 'no primary option' do
-          let(:menu_options) do
-            <<~END_OPTIONS
-              secondary 1.1
-              secondary 1.2
-            END_OPTIONS
-          end
+          let(:menu_options) { ["secondary 1.1", "secondary 1.2"] }
 
           it_should_behave_like 'missing primary option'
         end
 
         context 'starting with secondary options' do
           let(:menu_options) do
-            <<~END_OPTIONS
-              secondary 1.1
-              secondary 1.2
-              --Primary 2--
-              secondary 2.1
-              secondary 2.2
-              secondary 2.3
-            END_OPTIONS
+            [
+              "secondary 1.1",
+              "secondary 1.2",
+              "--Primary 2--",
+              "secondary 2.1",
+              "secondary 2.2",
+              "secondary 2.3"
+            ]
           end
 
           it_should_behave_like 'missing primary option'
@@ -73,22 +64,22 @@ describe TypesDeChamp::LinkedDropDownListTypeDeChamp do
 
   describe '#unpack_options' do
     context 'with no options' do
-      let(:menu_options) { '' }
+      let(:menu_options) { [] }
       it { expect(subject.secondary_options).to eq({}) }
       it { expect(subject.primary_options).to eq([]) }
     end
 
     context 'with two primary options' do
       let(:menu_options) do
-        <<~END_OPTIONS
-          --Primary 1--
-          secondary 1.1
-          secondary 1.2
-          --Primary 2--
-          secondary 2.1
-          secondary 2.2
-          secondary 2.3
-        END_OPTIONS
+        [
+          "--Primary 1--",
+          "secondary 1.1",
+          "secondary 1.2",
+          "--Primary 2--",
+          "secondary 2.1",
+          "secondary 2.2",
+          "secondary 2.3"
+        ]
       end
 
       context "mandatory tdc" do
@@ -106,7 +97,7 @@ describe TypesDeChamp::LinkedDropDownListTypeDeChamp do
       end
 
       context "not mandatory" do
-        let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, drop_down_list_value: menu_options, mandatory: false) }
+        let(:type_de_champ) { build(:type_de_champ_linked_drop_down_list, drop_down_options: menu_options, mandatory: false) }
 
         it do
           expect(subject.secondary_options).to eq(
diff --git a/spec/views/shared/dossiers/_edit.html.haml_spec.rb b/spec/views/shared/dossiers/_edit.html.haml_spec.rb
index a7452d536..1eb3f68be 100644
--- a/spec/views/shared/dossiers/_edit.html.haml_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/views/shared/dossiers/_edit.html.haml_spec.rb
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ describe 'shared/dossiers/edit', type: :view do
 
     context 'when the list is long' do
       let(:value) { 'alpha' }
-      let(:options) { [:long] }
+      let(:options) { ['1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6'] }
 
       before { champ.update(value:) }