France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 with the song "Autant d'amoureux que d'étoiles", composed by Vladimir Cosma, with lyrics by Charles Level, and performed by Annick Thoumazeau. The French participating broadcaster, Antenne 2, selected its entry through a national final.
Before Eurovision
National final
Antenne 2 held the national final on 25 March, hosted by Jean-Pierre Foucault and Catherine Ceylac. Fourteen songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of television viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs.
At Eurovision
On the night of the final Thoumazeau performed third in the running order, following Luxembourg and preceding Spain. At the close of voting "Autant d'amoureux que d'étoiles" had received 61 points, placing France 8th of the 19 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to Belgium.
Voting
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