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History of French foreign relations

France is a country in Europe, and it has had relationships with other countries all over the world for many years. France has had alliances with other countries, like Great Britain and the United States, and they have had trade agreements with countries around the world. In the past, France has gone to war with other countries, like England and Germany, in order to protect their rights and their citizens. Today, France is still a very important country in the world, and France has diplomatic relations with many countries. France is also a leader in the European Union, where it has a say in laws and regulations for all of the countries in Europe.