French influence in the area soon exceeded that of any other European power.

He wanted to extend French influence to the north, south and west.

The music has a bit of French influence in it.

The French influence would continue to be felt in his music.

However, this fact can make French influence seem greater than it was.

Yet French influence continued in a number of ways.

French influence can still be seen in much of the city's architecture.

This is by no means a line in the sand, ending French influence here.

Cox managed to successfully end French influence in the area.

Many countries that were once under French influence have a gendarmerie.