France's Worst Passwords 2024
Analysis of password security vulnerabilities and trends specific to French users
Executive Summary
Our analysis of French password breach data reveals concerning trends specific to France.
motdepasse
Most common French password
69%
Include sports references
52%
Use French language patterns
Unique French Password Patterns
French users exhibit distinctive password behaviors influenced by Ligue 1 culture, regional identity, and linguistic elegance.
⚽ Football Culture
French football culture dominates password choices across the republic:
- 1 motdepasse
- 2 paris123
- 3 marseille1
- 4 lyon2024
- 5 monaco1
🗼 Cultural Icons
French cultural symbols create predictable password patterns:
- 6 france123
- 7 eiffel123
- 8 liberty1
- 9 napoleon1
- 10 versailles
🍷 Culinary Culture
French culinary pride features prominently in weak passwords:
- 11 fromage123
- 12 champagne
- 13 baguette1
- 14 cognac123
- 15 bordeaux1
💕 Language & Romance
French language patterns and romantic expressions create predictable vulnerabilities:
- 16 bonj our123
- 17 amour123
- 18 coeur123
- 19 belle123
- 20 cherie123
France-Specific Password Vulnerabilities
🌍 Global Context
This page shows country-specific password patterns. For globally common passwords and comprehensive analysis, see our complete global worst passwords analysis.
Methodology: This analysis focuses exclusively on password patterns unique to French culture and society. For common global passwords that are also frequently used in France, please refer to our Global Password Analysis which covers universal weak patterns like "123456", "password", and "qwerty".
The rankings below represent the 50 most common France-specific password patterns found in breach data, reflecting cultural references and linguistic patterns unique to French users.
| Rank | Password | Category | Cultural Context | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | motdepasse | Language | "Password" in French | Critical |
| 2 | paris123 | Football/Geographic | PSG and capital city | Critical |
| 3 | marseille1 | Football/Geographic | Olympique de Marseille | Critical |
| 4 | lyon2024 | Football/Geographic | Olympique Lyonnais | Critical |
| 5 | monaco1 | Football Club | AS Monaco | Critical |
| 6 | france123 | National | Country name | High |
| 7 | eiffel123 | Landmark | Eiffel Tower | High |
| 8 | liberty1 | Cultural | Statue of Liberty (French gift) | Medium |
| 9 | napoleon1 | Historical | French emperor | High |
| 10 | versailles | Historical | Palace of Versailles | Medium |
| 11 | fromage123 | Culinary | "Cheese" in French | High |
| 12 | champagne | Culinary | French sparkling wine | High |
| 13 | baguette1 | Culinary | French bread | High |
| 14 | cognac123 | Culinary | French brandy | Medium |
| 15 | bordeaux1 | Culinary/Geographic | Wine region and city | High |
| 16 | bonjour123 | Language | "Hello" in French | High |
| 17 | amour123 | Language | "Love" in French | High |
| 18 | coeur123 | Language | "Heart" in French | Medium |
| 19 | belle123 | Language | "Beautiful" in French | Medium |
| 20 | cherie123 | Language | "Darling" in French | Medium |
| 21 | lille123 | Football/Geographic | LOSC Lille | High |
| 22 | bordeaux33 | Football/Geographic | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | High |
| 23 | toulouse1 | Football/Geographic | Toulouse FC | Medium |
| 24 | nantes123 | Football/Geographic | FC Nantes | Medium |
| 25 | strasbourg | Football/Geographic | RC Strasbourg | Medium |
| 26 | nice123 | Geographic | City on French Riviera | Medium |
| 27 | cannes123 | Geographic | Film festival city | Medium |
| 28 | montpelier | Geographic | Southern French city | Medium |
| 29 | grenoble1 | Geographic | Alpine city | Medium |
| 30 | dijon123 | Geographic | Burgundy city | Medium |
| 31 | loire123 | Geographic | Loire Valley | Medium |
| 32 | alpes123 | Geographic | French Alps | Medium |
| 33 | provence1 | Geographic | Southern region | Medium |
| 34 | normandie1 | Geographic | Northern region | Medium |
| 35 | bretagne1 | Geographic | Brittany region | Medium |
| 36 | merci123 | Language | "Thank you" in French | Medium |
| 37 | oui123 | Language | "Yes" in French | Medium |
| 38 | rouge123 | Language | "Red" in French | Medium |
| 39 | bleu123 | Language | "Blue" in French | Medium |
| 40 | blanc123 | Language | "White" in French | Medium |
| 41 | croissant1 | Culinary | French pastry | Medium |
| 42 | escargot1 | Culinary | Snails dish | Medium |
| 43 | ratatouille | Culinary | Vegetable dish | Medium |
| 44 | macron123 | Political | French president | Medium |
| 45 | gaulle123 | Historical | Charles de Gaulle | Medium |
| 46 | revolution | Historical | French Revolution | Medium |
| 47 | bastille1 | Historical | Bastille Day | Medium |
| 48 | louvre123 | Cultural | Famous museum | Medium |
| 49 | seine123 | Geographic | River through Paris | Low |
| 50 | riviera1 | Geographic | French Riviera | Low |
🛡️ Security Recommendations for French Users
❌ Avoid These Patterns:
- French words (motdepasse, bonjour)
- Ligue 1 team names + numbers
- French city names + years
- Culinary references (fromage, baguette)
- Cultural landmarks (Eiffel, Louvre)
- Historical figures/events
- Regional names (Provence, Bretagne)
- Romantic French expressions
✅ Better Alternatives:
- Use international, non-French phrases
- Avoid sports team loyalty in passwords
- Mix languages from different cultures
- Include symbols throughout password
- Use password manager for unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Make passwords 12+ characters minimum
- Avoid cultural/romantic references