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Why are French people such cowards?
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French people have been seen as cowards by many outsiders for centuries, due to their long history of military defeat. Many historians claim that this view of France as cowardly began during the Hundred Years War with the Britons, when their many defeats and retreats led to the phrase "Run, François, run!" This negative perception has been reinforced by many events, including their surrender in World War I and the retreat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. While recent years have seen some revival in French military power and pride, this stereotype still persist for many.