In use: 1794 – present

France

Flag

Adopted: 1794

The French flag features three equal vertical stripes of blue, white, and red, adopted during the French Revolution as a symbol of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Flag fun fact: The vertical tricolour design was inspired by the cockade worn by French revolutionaries and became the official flag during the Reign of Terror in 1794.

Colors

BlueWhiteRed

Design elements

stripes

Flag family: Tricolour

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