Flag of France: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- Paris
- Adopted
- 15 Feb 1794
- Layout
- vertical
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Liberté, égalité, fraternité — the tricolour became the national flag during the French Revolution.
The blue and red are the traditional colours of Paris; white was the colour of the Bourbon monarchy.
Region & capital
France sits in Europe — Western Europe. Its capital is Paris.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of France?
- France's flag uses blue, white, red. Liberté, égalité, fraternité — the tricolour became the national flag during the French Revolution.
- When was the flag of France adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 15 February 1794.
- What is the capital of France?
- The capital is Paris.
- Which flags look similar to France's?
- Commonly confused with NL, RU, LU, IT. See the similar-flags rail below.
