French on the crest of a ‘blue wave’

“Surfing a blue wave” is how L’Équipe described the mood in France, following Les Bleus triumph against Spain — a triumph that few were expecting given the team’s stuttering performances before and during the first round of matches.

There were more than 10,000 celebrating on the Champs Elysées.

“Suddenly it feels like 1998 all over again, a festive scent is in the air.”