Ah, the French: known for their wine, cheese, romance, and art. But did you know they’ve got quite a humorous side when it comes to their military? It’s all in good fun, of course. Join us as we march through 10 of the best light-hearted French military jokes that will leave you surrendering to laughter.
1. Bread and Battle Why did the French soldier always carry a baguette into battle? Because he heard every good soldier kneads a good weapon!
2. Warrior’s Attire How do you recognize a fashionable French soldier? From the designer camouflage. Louis Vuitton leaves, anyone?
3. Confused Recruit Why was the French recruit so confused on his first day of military training? He thought “retreat” meant to treat yourself to a second dessert!
4. Eiffel Effort Why don’t they use the Eiffel Tower as a military post? Because not everyone can look chic and defend at the same time.
5. Mystery Solved Why did the French general keep his armies in his sleeves? So he could always have a couple of aces up them!
6. Priorities How do you get a French soldier to give you his weapon? Offer him a vintage bottle of Bordeaux. Priorities, right?
7. Hasty Defense Why did the French military install roundabouts in their bases? So they’d never have to retreat, just keep going in circles!
8. Honor and Cheese Why was the French tank called “Brie”? Because it was soft on the inside but tough on the outside!
9. Historical Misunderstanding Why did Napoleon keep his hand inside his coat? He was searching for his “surrender” button… Just in case.
10. Strategic Move Why did the French troops always take pencil and paper to battle? To draw the enemy closer!