National flag of France
Description of the French Flag
The national flag of France consists of three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red. Known as
the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor), the origin of the flag dates to 1790 and the French Revolution. The design and/or
colors are similar to a number of other flags, including those of
Belgium,
Chad,
Ireland, Cote d'Ivoire,
Luxembourg, and
Netherlands. This is the official flag for all French dependent
areas.