Flag of France

Flag of France

Flag Details

Official Name
Tricolore
Year Adopted
1794
Aspect Ratio
2:3
Designer
Marquis de Lafayette
Colors
Blue White Red
Symbolism
The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of France look like?

The flag of France, known as "Tricolore", features the colors Blue, White, Red. The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.

When was the flag of France adopted?

The current flag of France was officially adopted in 1794.

What do the colors of the French flag represent?

The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.

About France

Capital
Paris
Continent
Europe
Population
64,057,792
Area
643 km²
Currency
Euro
Languages
French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)
ISO Code
FR / FRA
Calling Code
+33
Domain
fr
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