diff --git a/tests/test_api.py b/tests/test_api.py
index 86fb422e7..4cdbc4cef 100644
--- a/tests/test_api.py
+++ b/tests/test_api.py
@@ -2106,7 +2106,7 @@ def ics_data(local_user):
     FormDef.wipe()
     formdef = FormDef()
     formdef.url_name = 'test'
-    formdef.name = 'test\xc3\xa9'
+    formdef.name = 'testé'
     formdef.workflow_roles = {'_receiver': role.id}
     formdef.fields = [
         fields.StringField(id='0', label='foobar', varname='foobar'),