French Famous Names Starting with Letter L

A French pop singer, often referred to as the "Britney Spears of France" (although her image is some

A French pop singer, often referred to as the "Britney Spears of France" (although her image is somewhat more wholesome and family-friendly). In the space of three years she released three albums, working with producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Will

Is a French professional basketball player. She both plays point guard and shooting guard. She was,

Is a French professional basketball player. She both plays point guard and shooting guard. She was, with Isabelle Fijalkowski, amongst the first French players to ever play in the WNBA; indeed, she played for the Sacramento Monarchs and was a member of th

Is a retired French sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. She ran for the Racing Club de Franc

Is a retired French sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres. She ran for the Racing Club de France, and set a French junior record with 11.35 seconds in 1982 and a senior record with 11.04 in 1989.

Is a Maltese artist, writer, and lecturer noted for his contribution to the contemporary visionary a

Is a Maltese artist, writer, and lecturer noted for his contribution to the contemporary visionary art movement, particularly through his Manifesto of Visionary Art.[1] Laurence Caruana was born the third son of Maltese parents who met and married in Toronto, Canada. After completing his studies in German and ancient Greek Philosophy (B.A. from the University of Toronto 1985), he learned classical painting techniques at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Vienna (Academy of Fine Arts Vienna 1990).[2]

Is a French writer, who published mainly novels. She was first a journalist in the French newspaper

Is a French writer, who published mainly novels. She was first a journalist in the French newspaper Le Quotidien de Paris and then at the French public radio France Culture. Most of her novels were published by the French publishing house Gallimard. Her most famous novel to date, Le Coin du voile (1996), was translated as A Corner of the veil in American English (as well as in five other languages).

Is a French film director and screenwriter.[1] She has directed eleven films since 1983.

Is a French film director and screenwriter.[1] She has directed eleven films since 1983.

Is a French professional cross-country mountain bike and cyclo-cross racer. She is a three-time Olym

Is a French professional cross-country mountain bike and cyclo-cross racer. She is a three-time Olympian[1] and two-time world cyclo-cross champion.

Is a French shot putter. She finished fifth at the 2007 European Indoor Championships. She also comp

Is a French shot putter. She finished fifth at the 2007 European Indoor Championships. She also competed at the World Championships in 1997, 1999 and 2003 and the Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 without reaching the final round.

Is the head of the French MEDEF employers' union since the 5 July 2005. She also directs the IFOP po

Is the head of the French MEDEF employers' union since the 5 July 2005. She also directs the IFOP poll institute. She became the 276th wealthiest French person after she inherited the Parisot group (first furnishing retail group in France).

Is a French magistrate and politician. She is a member of The Greens-Europe Écologie. She became ju

Is a French magistrate and politician. She is a member of The Greens-Europe Écologie. She became judge in Colombes in 1979 before becoming judge in Paris, notably being in charge of the Robert Boulin murder case. Along with Eva Joly, she became the lead magistrate in the Elf affair, the Dumas affair and the Taiwan frigates affairs. Along with Eva Joly, she joined the Europe Écologie movement. She was selected to be The Greens-Europe Écologie's candidate in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur for the 2010 regional elections.[1]

Is a French footballer who plays for AS Saint-Étienne, as a midfielder. In 1993–94, Batlles emerg

Is a French footballer who plays for AS Saint-Étienne, as a midfielder. In 1993–94, Batlles emerged from the Toulouse FC academy into the senior squad, playing his first game in the first division against Olympique Lyonnais, on April 2, 1994, a 1–0 defeat.

Was a French Baroque composer. He was born in Aix-en-Provence and may have been among the last stude

Was a French Baroque composer. He was born in Aix-en-Provence and may have been among the last students of Guillaume Poitevin, then maître de musique at the choir school of the Aix Cathedral. By 1722 Belissen settled in Marseille, where he succeeded Antoine Blanchard as maître de musique of the Abbey of St. Victor, which was then rapidly declining in importance—but he also secured a position directing the city's Académie de Concerts. Belissen remained in Marseilles until his death.

Is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a prop. Benezech played first at Sporting Cl

Is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a prop. Benezech played first at Sporting Club Appaméen, until 1985. He moved then to Stade Toulousain, where he would stay until 1989, moving to Racing Club de France, that he represented for seven years. He spent a season at Harlequins, in England, returning to play for RC Narbonne, where he would finish his career in 2000. He won the title of French Champion with Racing Club de France, in 1990.

Is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for AC Ajaccio.

Is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for AC Ajaccio.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Essonne department. He is a member of the Unio

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Essonne department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a former French cyclist. He was the Amateur Champion of France in 1982 and turned professional in

Is a former French cyclist. He was the Amateur Champion of France in 1982 and turned professional in 1983, competing until 1993. Later he was the team manager of the Ag2r-La Mondiale

Is a retired French football defender and current manager of FC Girondins de Bordeaux, who scored th

Is a retired French football defender and current manager of FC Girondins de Bordeaux, who scored the first golden goal in World Cup history. Blanc is considered to be one of the great centre-halves in the history of football, although in his early career Blanc occasionally played as an attacking midfielder.

Is a French football player. He is equally at home at either right or left back being proficient wit

Is a French football player. He is equally at home at either right or left back being proficient with either foot.Bonnart played with Le Mans UC72, with whom he began his career. He was a regular in the team from the start of the 2001-02 season, having made his debut in Ligue 2 in the season's first match.

Is retired professional boxer. He's a former WBA world light middleweight champion boxer and an Welt

Is retired professional boxer. He's a former WBA world light middleweight champion boxer and an Welterweight Silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.

Is a French slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished fifth in the K-1 event at the

Is a French slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished fifth in the K-1 event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Is a retired professional road racing cyclist from France. In 1997 he won a stage of the Tour de Fra

Is a retired professional road racing cyclist from France. In 1997 he won a stage of the Tour de France and became World Road Racing Champion in San Sebastián, Spain.Brochard was a competitive runner and only started cycling competitively at age 19. He st

Is a French slalom canoer who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Summe

Is a French slalom canoer who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of fourth in the K-1 event at Atlanta in 1996.

Is a former professional footballer. He played as a defender and is currently the manager of the Nio

Is a former professional footballer. He played as a defender and is currently the manager of the Niort youth team.

Is a French director, His parents were schoolteachers in Ardilleux.On 25 May 2008, he received the P

Is a French director, His parents were schoolteachers in Ardilleux.On 25 May 2008, he received the Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes 2008, for the movie Entre les murs.

Is a Canadian mathematician based at the Université de Paris-Sud at Orsay, France. After working fo

Is a Canadian mathematician based at the Université de Paris-Sud at Orsay, France. After working for several years as a Professor at Orsay he became a Directeur de Recherches in the French CNRS in 1976. He is an influential topologist who works on manifolds and who co-discovered the Kirby-Siebenmann class. His undergraduate studies were at the University of Toronto.