Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_88 (silver INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the average number of silver medals won by France when they are ranked higher than 8?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(silver) FROM table_name_88 WHERE nation = "france" AND rank > 8