France in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

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

Selection process
For their fourth participation the French broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. It was the first edition with the free language rule. However, they decided to perform in a song sung both in French and English.

Later on, "Echo (You and I)" was selected as act for the fourth edition in Liverpool.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
France was drawn to perform tenth following Malta and preceding Denmark.

France was the one of the favorites to win the show according the bookmakers. However, France became tenth with 44 points.

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.