List of ambassadors of France to the United States facts for kids

Quick facts for kids France's Ambassador to the United States of America
Coat of Arms of French Republic
Incumbent Laurent Bili since 14 February 2023
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs French Embassy, Washington D.C.
Style	His Excellency
Residence	French Ambassador's Residence, Washington, D.C.
Inaugural holder	Conrad-Alexandre Gérard
Formation	1778
Website	French Embassy – Washington

The French ambassador to the United States is a special representative from France to the United States. Think of them as France's main spokesperson and friend in America. They live and work in Washington, D.C., the capital city. Their job is to help France and the U.S. work together on important issues.

The current ambassador is Laurent Bili. He started his role on February 14, 2023.

What Does an Ambassador Do?

An ambassador is a top diplomat. They are the official representative of their country. Their main job is to keep good relationships between two nations. This means they talk to leaders and officials in the host country.

Connecting Countries

Ambassadors work to solve problems and make deals. They help with trade, culture, and security. For example, the French ambassador makes sure France and the U.S. stay allies. They work on shared goals like fighting climate change or promoting peace.

Life at the Embassy

The ambassador works from the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. This building is like a small piece of France in the U.S. It's where French citizens can get help. It's also where important meetings happen. The ambassador often hosts events to celebrate French culture.

Who Has Represented France in the U.S.?

France and the United States have a long history together. They have had ambassadors since 1778. This was soon after the U.S. became an independent country. Many different people have served in this important role over the years.

A Look at Past Ambassadors

The table below shows the people who have been France's top representative in the U.S. It lists when they started and when they finished their time in the role. Some served for many years, helping to build strong ties between the two nations.

Image	From	Until	Ambassadors
	1778	1779	Conrad-Alexandre Gérard
	1779	1784	Anne-César, Chevalier de la Luzerne
	1784	1785	François Barbé-Marbois
	1785	1787	Louis-Guillaume Otto
	1787	1789	Elénor-François-Elie, Comte de Moustier
	1791	1793	Chevalier Jean Baptiste Ternant
	1793	1794	Edmond-Charles Genêt
	1794	1795	Jean Antoine Joseph Fauchet
	1795	1796	Pierre Auguste Adet
	1796	1800	Michel Ange Bernard Mangourit
	1800	1800	Joseph Bonaparte
			Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu
			Pierre Louis Roederer
	1801	1804	Louis-André Pichon
	1804	1804	Felix Beaujour
	1804	1811	General Louis Marie Turreau of Garambouville
	1811	1815	Louis Barbe Charles Sérurier
	1815	1821	Jean-Guillaume, baron Hyde de Neuville
	1821	1824	Jacques de Menou
	1824	1830	Joseph Alexandre Jacques Durant de Mareuil
	1830	1831	Jean Baptiste Gaspard Roux Rochelle
	1831	1835	Louis Barbe Charles Sérurier
	1835	1837	Alphonse Pageot
	1837	1838	Charles Edward Pontois
	1838	1841	Alphonse Pageot
	1841	1846	Adolphe Fourier de Bacourt [fr]
	1843	1849	Alphonse Pageot
	1848	1849	Guillaume-Tell de La Vallée Poussin
	1849	1850	Charles Alphonse de Sain de Bois-le-Comte
	1851	1860	Count Eugène de Sartiges
	1860	1864	Henri Mercier
	1864	1866	Charles-François-Frédéric, marquis de Montholon-Sémonville
	1866	1870	Jules Berthemy
	1870	1870	Lucien-Anatole Prévost-Paradol
	1870	1870	Jules Berthemy
	1870	1870	Jules Treillard
	1871	1871	Henry de Bellonnet
	1872	1873	Emmanuel Henri Victurnien de Noailles
	1873	1877	Amédée Bartholdi
	1877	1882	Georges Maxime Outrey
	1882	1891	Théodore Roustan
	1891	1897	Jules Patenôtre des Noyers
	1897	1902	Jules Cambon
	1902	1924	Jean Jules Jusserand
	1924	1925	Emile Daeschner
	1925	1926	Henry Bérenger
	1926	1933	Paul Claudel
	1933	1937	André Lefebvre de La Boulaye
	1937	1938	Georges Bonnet
	1938	1940	René Doynel de Saint-Quentin
	1940	1942	Gaston Henry-Haye
	1941	1942	Adrien Tixier
	1943	1943	Henri Hoppenot
	1944	1954	Henri Bonnet
	1954	1956	Maurice Couve de Murville
	1956	1965	Hervé Alphand
	1965	1972	Charles Lucet
	1972	1977	Jacques Kosciusco-Morizet
	1977	1981	François Lefebvre de Laboulaye
	1981	1984	Bernard Vernier-Palliez
	1984	1989	Emmanuel Jacquin de Margerie
	1989	1995	Jacques Andreani
	1995	2002	François Bujon de l'Estang
	2002	2007	Jean-David Levitte
	2007	2010	Pierre Vimont
	2011	2014	François Delattre
	2014	2019	Gérard Araud
	2019	2023	Philippe Étienne
	2023	-	Laurent Bili

See also

• List of ambassadors of the United States to France