French

The French are a European nation who can trace their roots back to ancient Gaul when Frankish tribes invaded the fragmented Western Roman Empire. They were later merged into one nation and expanded into Germany and Italy as well as defending Europe from Arab invasions. Charlemagne was their famous leader about 800 AD. They occupied territories in Europe from Britain to Russia. .

Age of Empires II
Special Unit: Throwing Axemen

The French (known as the Franks) are able to build cheaper castles than other civilizations. Frankish Knights also gain a 20% gain in hit points, making their heavy cavalry one of, if not the best in the game. French farms also automatically upgrade the amount of Food each farm produces, saving resources for more important things.

Language:

The language spoken by the Frankish units is probably Old French:

Words:

Oe (m) Que (f)--Yes?/What?

Que fait?--What shall I do?

Pret--ready

Verax--truly (from Latin)

Cértes--surely

Livet

oil/oili--yes

Que lier?--What is your order?

bucheron--woodcutter

maraud--scavenge

chasseoir--hunter

pescheoir--fisher

vilain--peasant

mineor--miner

bastiseor--builder

artuison--craftsman

assault!

à la bataille!--to battle!

montjoie!

montmirail!

que valié--what do you want?

que y a--What's up

Leaders (Single Player):

Jean Dunois of Orleans (1402-1468)

Constable Richemont (1393-1458)

Philip the Good (1396-1467)

Louis VI (1081-1137)

Louis XI (1423-1483)

Charles VI (1368-1422)

Raymond Prince of Antioch (c1115-1149)

Pepin the Short (-768)

Charles Martel (c688-741)

Age of Empires III
Civilization Bonus: Coureurs gather resources faster and fight better than normal settlers and France starts with a Native Scout.

Unique Units: Coureur des Bois, Cuirassier

Royal Guard Units: Cuirassier, Skirmisher

Home City Ruler/Personality: Napoleon Bonaparte



The French economy starts fast and can sustain a strong army thanks to their special Settlers, the Coureur des Bois, which gather and build 25% faster than regular Settlers and are thus very cost and population efficient. France also starts of with 5 Coureus (which is equivalent to 6,25 settlers) and a Native American Scout.

With its economy being one of the best in the game, it can easily sustain the deadly combo of Curirassiers (heavy Cav) and Voltigeurs (Skirmishers), making France one of the best civilizations in late game.

Other advantages include - but are not limited to - Being able to send 2 forts (3 in TWC), having many cards increasing fighting skills of their best units and Native Americans and the Fur Trade Card, especially useful in Treaty games.

Even though not unbeatable, they are often considered to be overpowered in long term games or Treaty Mode. Language: They speak French.

Words:

Je le fellai (I will do it)

Votre Ordre? (your order?)

pret (ready)

tres bien (very well)

Je fairer

Bonjour

farmie

ramasseur (collector)

boucheron (lumberjack)

chasseur (hunter)

mason (builder)

cueillir (gatherer)

correct

Chargez!

Oui

attaquez!

a la attaque!

Explorer:

Je suis blesse, je ne peux bas bouger (I'm injured, I can't move)

J'ai repris le force (I have regained strength)

Merci pour avoir paye ma ransome (Thank you for having paid my ransom)