Revanchism was not a major cause of war in 1914 because it faded after 1880. J.F.V. Keiger says, "By the 1880s Franco-German relations were relatively good.", quoting p 113. The French public had very little interest in foreign affairs and elite French opinion was strongly opposed to war with its more powerful neighbor. The elites were now calm and considered it a minor issue. The Alsace-Lorraine issue remained a minor theme after 1880, and Republicans and Socialists systematically downplayed the issue. Return did not become a French war aim until after World War I began.
Revanchism was not a major cause of war in 1914 because it faded after 1880 JFV Keiger says "By the 1880s Franco-German relations were relatively good" quoting p 113 The French public had very little interest in foreign affairs and elite French opinion was strongly opposed to war with its more powerful neighbor The elites were now calm and considered it a minor issue The Alsace-Lorraine issue remained a minor theme after 1880 and Republicans and Socialists systematically downplayed the issue Return did not become a French war aim until after World War I began