+**French Colonization** describes the historical period when [France](/wiki/france) established and maintained vast [Colonial Empire](/wiki/colonial_empire)s across the globe, beginning in the 17th century. These ventures profoundly shaped diverse cultures, economies, and political landscapes, leaving an enduring global legacy.
+## See also
+- [Colonization](/wiki/colonization)
+- [Decolonization](/wiki/decolonization)
+- [French History](/wiki/french_history)
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