France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song "", written by Didier Pascalis, and performed by Roger Bens. The French participating broadcaster, , selected its entry through a national final.
held the national final on 31 March 1985, hosted by Patrice Laffont and Catherine Ceylac. Fourteen songs took part with the winner chosen by a panel of TV viewers who were telephoned and asked to vote on the songs.
On the night of the final Bens performed 6th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 56 points, placing France 10th of the 19 entries. The French jury awarded its 12 points to .