The France women's national basketball team () represents

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in international

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and is administered by the

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. The team is nicknamed ''Les Bleues'' . However, after their unexpected triumph at the

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the team earned the name ''Les Braqueuses'' (The Robbers) due their spectacular play. France is the leading nation in terms of

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qualifications. (Alongside

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)

Competitive record

Team

Current roster

Roster for

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Notable players

* Nicole Antibe *

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* Jacky Chazalon * Céline Dumerc * Christine Gomis *

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* Marine Johannès * Edwige Lawson *

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* Lætitia Moussard * Élisabeth Riffiod * Odile Santaniello * Laure Savasta * Yannick Souvré

Successive coaches

* Alain Jardel * Jacques Commères * Pierre Vincent * Valérie Garnier

Media coverage

France's matches are currently broadcast by

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References

External links

*
FIBA profileFrance National Team – Women
at Eurobasket.com {{DEFAULTSORT:France Women's National Basketball Team

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Women's national basketball teams 1938 establishments in France National sports teams established in 1938