France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008


France chose their entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 internally in March 2008, and chose Sébastien Tellier to sing Divine. As one of the 'Big 4' countries, France automatically qualified for the final on May 24, 2008.

At Eurovision

As one of the 'Big 4' countries, France automatically qualified for the final on May 24, 2008. Sébastien Tellier performed 19th following Ukraine and preceding Azerbaijan. He finished 19th with 47 points.

Points awarded by France

Semi-final 2

Final

12 points10 points8 points7 points6 points

  • 5 points4 points3 points2 points1 point

  • Commentators

    For the 2008 contest the commentators for France were Jean-Paul Gaultier and Julien Lepers.