France competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR.

In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics, France competed under the Olympic Flag instead of its national flag.

121 competitors, 98 men and 23 women, took part in 85 events in 13 sports.

Alain Bondue won a silver medal in the individual pursuit.

16 fencers, 11 men and 5 women, represented France in 1980.