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Ambassadors of France to the United States
Ambassadors of France to the United States head the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. The post began with Conrad Alexandre Gérard in 1778, reached ambassador rank under Jules Patenôtre in 1893, and is currently listed as held by Aurélien Lechevallier.
Gérard Araud
Gérard Araud, born 1948, retired French diplomat; ambassador to the United States 2014–2019, to Israel 2003–2006, and UN Permanent Representative 2009–2014; launched Iran nuclear talks in 2003 and wrote Passeport diplomatique.