French ship quality varies by class but matches Italy overall

How did French warship classes compare with their German and Italian opponents?

French destroyers are judged much better than German designs. Against Italy the advantages vary by class, with French large destroyers, Italian light cruisers, and Richelieu each favored in their respective comparisons.

French destroyers are rated well above their German counterparts. France and Italy are broadly equal overall in this comparison, with French large destroyers judged better and Italian light cruisers judged better. The Littorio class is preferred to Dunkerque and Strasbourg, while Richelieu is judged better than Littorio.