List of French inventions and discoveries

France has made numerous contributions to scientific and technological development throughout its history. Royal patronage during the Kingdom era, coupled with the establishment of academic institutions, fostered early scientific inquiry. The 18th-century Enlightenment, characterized by its emphasis on reason and empirical observation, propelled the progress.

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