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|official_languages = [[wp:French language|French]]
 
|official_languages = [[wp:French language|French]]
 
|capital = [[wp:Paris|Paris]]
 
|capital = [[wp:Paris|Paris]]
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|established =4 October 1958 <small>(as the Fifth Republic of France)</small>
|established =
 
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|currency = Euro|image_map = Carte_france.png|leader_name1 = [[wp:François Hollande|François Hollande]]|leader_name2 = [[wp:Manuel Valls|Manuel Valls]]|leader_title1 = President|leader_title2 = Prime Minister|accessionEUdate = 1 January 1958|population_estimate = 66 600 000 <small>(as of 2014)</small>|national_anthem = [[wp:La Marseillaise|La Marseillaise]]|national_motto = Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)}}
|currency = Euro}}
 
   
'''France''' is a country in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]], and Atlantic oceans. Its capital and largest town is [[wp:Paris|Paris]]. There are a few but subtle references to France in the [[Grand Theft Auto series]].
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'''France''' is a country in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]], and Atlantic oceans. Its capital and largest town is [[wp:Paris|Paris]]. It is among the six first members of the [[wp:European Union|European Union]]. It is bordered by [[Spain]] and [[wp:Andorre|Andorre]] to the southwest, [[Italy]] to the southeast, [[wp:Switzerland|Switzerland]] and [[Germany]] to the east, and [[wp:Belgium|Belgium]] and [[wp:Luxembourg|Luxembourg]] to the northeast.
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There are a few but subtle references to France in the [[Grand Theft Auto series]].{{Wikipedia}}
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*There's a store in [[Little Haiti]] called [[Belle Maitresse Beauty Salon]], "Belle Maitresse" means "Beautiful Mistress" (or alternatively "Beautiful Teacher").
 
*There's a store in [[Little Haiti]] called [[Belle Maitresse Beauty Salon]], "Belle Maitresse" means "Beautiful Mistress" (or alternatively "Beautiful Teacher").
 
*There's a church in Little Haiti called "[[Église Baptiste De La Régénération]]" (or "Baptist Church of Regeneration" in English).
 
*There's a church in Little Haiti called "[[Église Baptiste De La Régénération]]" (or "Baptist Church of Regeneration" in English).
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* There's a holiday shop named [[Avec Moi Holidays]]. Avec Moi is french for "with me"
   
 
===San Andreas===
 
===San Andreas===
*The [[Carl Johnson|CJ's]] [[Girlfriends in GTA SA|girlfriend]], [[Michelle Cannes]], has the surname "Cannes", a big city in South France.
 
 
*As with Vice City, there's a [[Belle Maitresse Beauty Salon]], located in [[Angel Pine]].
 
*As with Vice City, there's a [[Belle Maitresse Beauty Salon]], located in [[Angel Pine]].
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*[[Richard Goblin|Richard Goblin's]] [[World of Coq]] restaurant chain is French.
*The CJ's girlfriend, [[Denise Robinson]] is a french name.
 
   
 
===Liberty City Stories===
 
===Liberty City Stories===
*On the [[LCFR]] radio station, there is an interview with a French [[Richard Goblin|cook]] who explains how to make ''Cock-o-Vin.''
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*On the [[LCFR]] radio station, there's a radio show named ''Coq-o-Vin'', hosted by Richard Goblin.
   
 
===Vice City Stories===
 
===Vice City Stories===
*The [[Le Singe d'Arbre]] is a French-named café in [[Little Haiti]], it means : The Tree's Monkey, however the phrase is on the incorrect French language, the correct form is: "Le Singe de l'Arbre".
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*[[Le Singe d'Arbre]] is a French-named café in [[Little Haiti]], it means ''The Tree's Monkey'', however the phrase is on the incorrect French language, the correct form is: "Le Singe de l'Arbre".
   
 
=== GTA IV===
 
=== GTA IV===
 
*Some pedestrians speak French.
 
*Some pedestrians speak French.
 
*Paris can be seen on the television channel [[CNT]].
 
*Paris can be seen on the television channel [[CNT]].
*According to [[Weazel News]], the French Government is considering requesting the return of the [[Statue of Happiness|Statue Of Happiness]].
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*According to [[Weazel News]], the French Government is considering requesting the return of the [[Statue of Happiness]].
 
*[[Babiesovernight.com]] offers "Feminine chain-smoking French babies".
 
*[[Babiesovernight.com]] offers "Feminine chain-smoking French babies".
 
*[[Derriere]] - A business, it means "behind", it's to a synonym to the human buttocks, like seen in the store logo.
 
*[[Derriere]] - A business, it means "behind", it's to a synonym to the human buttocks, like seen in the store logo.
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===GTA V===
 
===GTA V===
 
*[[Fabien LaRouche]] who is [[Amanda De Santa]]'s [[Yoga]] instructor, is French.
 
*[[Fabien LaRouche]] who is [[Amanda De Santa]]'s [[Yoga]] instructor, is French.
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*Marie Antoinette is mentioned on the website [[Yourdeadfamily.com]].
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* The French flag is among the numerous flags in front of the [[Jetsam Terminal]].
 
*A clothes shop is called [[Caca]], which means "poo" in [[wp:French language|French]].
 
*A clothes shop is called [[Caca]], which means "poo" in [[wp:French language|French]].
 
*The car manufacturer [[Cheval]] is French for ''horse''.
 
*The car manufacturer [[Cheval]] is French for ''horse''.
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*[[Bourgeoix]] is a French cognac.
*When [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] is caught up in traffic by cyclists, one thing he yells at them is "go to France with your bicycles".
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*When [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] is caught up in traffic by cyclists, one thing he yells at them is "go to France with your bicycles", possibly referring to Tour de France.
 
*A stripper at the [[Vanilla Unicorn]], [[Fufu]], is from France.
 
*A stripper at the [[Vanilla Unicorn]], [[Fufu]], is from France.
 
*On the [[Jock Cranley]] website on the [[EyeFind]] browser you can take part in a patriotism test. If the player scores badly on the patriotism test text pops up at the bottom of the screen: "If you hate America so much get the fuck out and go live in France. Part of it is in [[Canada]]." (He is refering to [[Quebec]].) "Or vote Jock Cranley and turn your life around." 
 
*On the [[Jock Cranley]] website on the [[EyeFind]] browser you can take part in a patriotism test. If the player scores badly on the patriotism test text pops up at the bottom of the screen: "If you hate America so much get the fuck out and go live in France. Part of it is in [[Canada]]." (He is refering to [[Quebec]].) "Or vote Jock Cranley and turn your life around." 
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*The [[Canis]] [[Kalahari]] ([[wikipedia:Citroën_Méhari|Citroen Méhari]]) was a vehicle formerly used by the French military.
*[[Truffade]] made the [[Adder]] and the [[Z-Type]] which originate from France
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*[[Truffade]] which made the [[Adder]] and the [[Z-Type]] is based on the French manufacturer [[wikipedia:Bugatti|Bugatti.]]
*It can be implied that [[Lézard]] is a French brand, judging that it parodies the [[wp:Lacoste|Lacoste]] company.
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*It can be implied that [[Lézard]] is a French brand, judging that it parodies the [[wp:Lacoste|Lacoste]] company (''lézard ''is French for ''lizard'').
*Le Chien stores can be found in [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], with one located in [[Rockford Plaza]] on [[Las Lagunas Boulevard]].
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*[[Le Chien]] stores can be found in [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], with one located in [[Rockford Plaza]] on [[Las Lagunas Boulevard]].
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*[[The San Andreas Flight School Update]] added a France [[Parachute|Chute Bag]] in the game.
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*Bob Mulét, the owner of [[Bob Mulét]] barber shops, is a French stylist.
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*There are two streets in [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] named [[Calais Ave]]nue and [[Normandy Drive]], a reference to the city of [[wp:Calais|Calais]] and the region of [[wp:Normandy|Normandy]].
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*GTA V sold [http://www.jeuxactu.com/jeux-video-france-l-ecrasante-superiorite-de-gta-5-en-2013-91593.htm 1 951 000] copies in France during 2013, thus making it by far the best-selling game of the year.
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*GTA V sold [http://www.jeuxactu.com/jeux-video-france-l-ecrasante-superiorite-de-gta-5-en-2013-91593.htm 1,951,000] copies in France during 2013, thus making it by far the best-selling game of the year.
 
[[Category:Countries]]
 
[[Category:Countries]]
 
[[Category:European countries]]
 
[[Category:European countries]]

Revision as of 23:13, 5 December 2014

France is a country in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Its capital and largest town is Paris. It is among the six first members of the European Union. It is bordered by Spain and Andorre to the southwest, Italy to the southeast, Switzerland and Germany to the east, and Belgium and Luxembourg to the northeast.

There are a few but subtle references to France in the Grand Theft Auto series.

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Wikipedia has an article on: France

References

GTA 2

GTA III

Vice City

San Andreas

Liberty City Stories

  • On the LCFR radio station, there's a radio show named Coq-o-Vin, hosted by Richard Goblin.

Vice City Stories

  • Le Singe d'Arbre is a French-named café in Little Haiti, it means The Tree's Monkey, however the phrase is on the incorrect French language, the correct form is: "Le Singe de l'Arbre".

GTA IV

GTA IV: TBoGT

GTA V

Trivia

  • GTA V sold 1,951,000 copies in France during 2013, thus making it by far the best-selling game of the year.