France's position refers to its standing or influence in relation to other countries or regions. In this context, it relates specifically to France's presence and control in North America before and after the Seven Years' War.
Related terms
New France: The name given to French colonies in North America before their loss to Britain in the Seven Years' War.
Louisbourg: A strategic French fortress in Nova Scotia that was a significant target for British forces during the war.
Indigenous alliances: The alliances formed between various Native American tribes and either France or Britain during the war.