The French flag which is known as Le (Drapeau)Tricolore in French, is referred to as the French Tricolor or just Tricolor in English. It is one of the three official symbols of France. It was first used in 1789, during the French Revolution, and since 1794, it has officially been the flag of France. However, the Tricolor ceased to be the French flag from 1814-1830 when the Bourbon Dynasty was restored as the French monarchy following Napoleon's defeat in the Battle of Waterloo. The tricolor was again adopted as the national flag in 1830 after a revolution overthrew the Bourbons in 1830.
