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France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 with the song "Vivre", composed by Guy Bonnet, with lyrics by Fulbert Cant, and performed by Bonnet himself. The French participating broadcaster, Antenne 2, selected its entry through a national final. Bonnet had previously represented France in 1970.
Before Eurovision
National final
Antenne 2 took on the responsibility of participating in Eurovision representing France in 1983, after the country had been absent from the 1982 contest when previous broadcaster Télévision Française 1 (TF1) opted out, citing the facile nature of the music on offer in Eurovision as they perceived it. Antenne 2 decided to choose its first entry via a broadcast national final. The national final was also aired in Canada's TVFQ 99 [fr] on 22 May.
The national final was held on 20 March 1983, hosted by Jean-Pierre Foucault and 1977 contest winner Marie Myriam. Fourteen songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of TV viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs. Other participants included previous French representatives Isabelle Aubret (1962 and 1968) and Joël Prévost (1978).
On the night of the final Bonnet performed first in the running order, preceding Norway. At the close of voting "Vivre" had received 56 points, placing France 8th of the 20 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners Luxembourg.
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