France competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

227 competitors, 197 men and 30 women, took part in 132 events in 18 sports.

[1] In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, France entered three men and two women.

Three male pentathletes represented France in 1972.

Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Men's Coxed Pairs Thirteen male shooters represented France in 1972.