List of Famous people born in France

Josette Rey-Debove, was a French lexicographer and semiologist. She was the first female lexicographer in France, and held many prominent posts in this field, where she used her influence to promote feminist changes to French language usage. Her husband, Alain Rey, was also her colleague.

Benjamin Thomas is a French professional road and track cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Groupama–FDJ. He rode at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. In August 2018, he was named in the startlist for the 2018 Vuelta a España. He is not to be confused with the astronomer Benjamin Thomas. In October 2020, he was named in the startlist for the 2020 Giro d'Italia.

Patrick André Eugène Joseph Depailler was a racing driver from France. He participated in 95 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 2 July 1972. He also participated in several non-championship Formula One races.

Gnonsiane Niombla is a French female handball player for Siófok KC and the French national team.

Evelyne Gebhardt is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany. She is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, part of the Party of European Socialists.

Marcus Aurelius Carus was Roman emperor from 282 to 283. During his short reign, Carus fought the Germanic tribes and Sarmatians along the Danube frontier with success.

Elizabeth of York, Duchess of Suffolk also known as Elizabeth Plantagenet was the sixth child and third daughter of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville. She was thus a sister of King Edward IV and of King Richard III.

France Roche was a French film actress and screenwriter. She appeared in 17 films between 1951 and 1979. She was a member of the jury at the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.

Victoire Léodile Béra was a French novelist, journalist and feminist. She took the name of André Léo, her two twin sons' names.

Francette Vernillat was a French actress. She was often a voice actor for characters playing young boys.