Fraser Watson
BBC Sport Wales reporter

It was far from a carbon-copy of the Scotland defeat, but there's a sense of deja vu when summarising that Wales display.

There was a fast start, a well-constructed try from a rolling maul, and positives from the performance with the game in the balance at 7-7 half-time.

But in reality, although Wales withstood intense pressure in the opening 40 minutes, you won't win games against good sides when you're working on limited possession and not crossing the gain-line in the contact area.

International rugby is ruthless, and Sean Lynn will know his side cannot afford the sort of erratic kicking game they produced today if they are to compete against the likes of France.

As for the visitors, they've not been perfect in either of their opening wins but in terms of selection, it was another exciting glimpse into the future. Francois Ratier has young talent and powerful forwards at his disposal and they are building a team to be a force for years to come.

All in all, a small step forward for Wales, but the bottom line is it is now one win in 12 internationals and seven straight Six Nations defeats.

Onto next Saturday now, and the small matter of England away...

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Wales captain Kate Williams speaking on BBC Two Wales: "The grit and effort from the girls in that first 50 minutes was incredible. That is what we were asking for this week, we were asking each other to back it up.

"We could not capitalise on our moments that much and could not quite get them in that second half. When it is loose it's France, they capitalize, that is the way they play.

"Really proud of the girls for how much grit and effort they put in."

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Wales head coach Sean Lynn speaking on BBC Two Wales: "I just can't fault the grit and the effort from the girls. We went into half-time at 7-7, playing against the team ranked number four in the world and looked comfortable defensively. Everything looked good and we only gave one penalty away.

"The second half the wind was behind us but we just couldn't get the ball off France and we were a bit ill disciplined and their set-piece took more control.

"That was a real physical battle and we knew that some girls were going to pick up some niggles. I just can't fault the effort from the girls."

With a just a seven-day turnaround before the trip to Bristol to face England, some injury concerns for Sean Lynn.

As well as skipper Kate Williams hobbling off, winger Seren Singleton has had her arm in a sling since the final whistle.

Here's how the table looks ahead of Ireland against Italy.

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Jasmine Joyce speaking on BBC Two Wales: "We need to start taking attacking opportunities. The more we move the ball, the better our backs become. I want to play fun rugby, I don't want to play maul and then ruck.

"Our defence has come on leaps and bounds. I think we gave away one penalty in the first half and maybe eight or nine in the second half, so that says it all.

"That was the game there. We gave way too many penalties away to win and and especially against a side like that."

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Two Wales

They had too much power, too much pace and too much tempo for Wales in that second half which we thought with the strength on that French bench.

Sioned Harries
Former Wales captain on BBC Two Wales

The depth on the French bench was just too much for Wales.

It was important for Wales to try and score early in the second half but the opposite happened.

When France get out of second gear it is so hard to stop them.

Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Live

You just want to see progression.

First half was better, but they will be disappointed with that second half.

There still needs to be quite an evolution in their attack, especially in their kicking game.

At half-time, it was in the balance.

But in the end, a comprehensive French win. Francois Ratier's side produced 31 unanswered points in the second-half to make it two from two in this year's Championship.

As for Wales - it was a dogged and determined display. But the long wait for a Six Nations win continues.

Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

The scary thing is that the French team have barely got out of third gear, and you know there is a lot more to come from this French team.

What they have done is play good, reactionary rugby. When the momentum is there they have capitalized on it.

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Few can question that decision.

A class display from the experienced scrum-half.

Siwan Lillicrap
Former Wales captain on BBC Two Wales

France have got a younger side this year so watch out when this side matures over the next few years.

The pressure is relentless now as the Welsh scrum is shunted back off their own ball and a French penalty follows.

Moments later Pauline Barrat breaks clear in midfield and although Wales scramble well in defence, France stay on the attack...

Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Live

Beautiful swerving run from the winger.

It is only her second cap and she is one the new, exciting French players coming through the ranks.

Siwan Lillicrap
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

What a tackle by Lockwood!

Really good work from the youngster.

The attack doesn't last long as France win turnover ball and look to break up-field.

They do just that as Anais Grande flies down the wing and over half-way, before the ball is worked to the other flank where Lea Murie is brilliantly denied by the covering Seren Lockwood!