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Definition

A foreigner is a person who resides in France and does not possess French nationality, either because they possess another nationality (exclusively) or because they do not have one at all (this is the case of stateless persons). Persons of French nationality who also possess another nationality (or several nationalities) are considered in France as being French. A foreigner is not necessarily an immigrant and may have been born in France (minors, in particular).

Note

Unlike that of immigrant, the status of foreigner does not always remain throughout the lifetime of a person: provided that the legislation in force so allows, it is possible to become French by acquisition of nationality.