France in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

France participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The French broadcaster, France 2, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
For their ninth participation the French broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in French. Later it was clear that they would perform: "La vie on rose" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
France was drawn to perform ninth following Austria and preceding The United Kingdom.

When the voting was over, it was clear that France finished at the 17th place. They received 17 points. It was their worst result in the contest.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to France and awarded by France in the final.