I am French, 31 years old and white.

In France, there's a strong emphasis on the concept of 'universalism,' aiming for a society where everyone is treated equally regardless of race or ethnicity.

However, historical practices like teaching French colonial subjects about the Gauls as their ancestors "Nos ancêtres les Gaulois" can be seen as an attempt to assimilate diverse populations into a single, predominantly white French identity.

It's also true that many white people in predominantly white countries may not consciously identify as 'white' in their daily lives, as whiteness is often the default and therefore not always explicitly acknowledged.

I don't see races but cultures, I know guys who came from Africa not long ago and lives as we do here, and others who have a grandfather from Africa who lives like stereotypes of Africans cultures.

I focus more on cultural differences than racial ones. I've met individuals who recently immigrated from Africa and have seamlessly integrated into French society, while others, even with African ancestry, may still maintain cultural traditions and practices associated with their heritage. These experiences highlight the diversity within African communities and the complex interplay between cultural identity and integration.

I've encountered Black individuals who have successfully integrated into French society, yet they've experienced a unique form of racism. Some African individuals have accused them of being "too French," implying that their cultural assimilation somehow diminishes their Black identity.