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The French colonial empire (French: Empire colonial français) comprised the overseas colonies, protectorates and mandate territories that came under French rule from the 16th century onward. A distinction is generally made between the "First French Colonial Empire", that existed until 1814, by which time most of it had been lost or sold, and the "Second French Colonial Empire", which began with the conquest of Algiers in 1830. At its apex between the two world wars, the second French colonial empire was one of the largest empires in history.

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The British allowed for a smooth transition to independence, which is the proper answer to this question.

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Given, African independence movements in former French colonies

To Discover - What were the differences between African independence movements in former French colonies and those in former British colonies?

• The French colonial empire covered the overseas colonies, protectorates, and mandate regions that fell under French rule from the 16th century onwards.
• The "First French Colonial Empire," which lasted until 1814, when much of it was lost or sold, is commonly distinguished from the "Second French Colonial Empire," which began with the invasion of Algiers in 1830.
• Between the two world wars, the second French colonial empire was one of the biggest empires in history.