Why French publicity emphasizes smaller frigates

Why does France appear to favor smaller frigates while other European navies plan much larger destroyers?

France is promoting exportable small ships and patrol assets while still pursuing larger high-end combatants for its own force.

French industry is heavily advertising smaller combatants because it wants foreign orders in a market where designs such as the Type 31 create competition. Compact frigates also suit patrol, presence, and convoy tasks around overseas territories. Their weapons fit can be impressive for roughly 4,500 tons, but limited survivability makes them a poor substitute for a high-end destroyer. The panel expects the design family to scale upward into larger frigate and destroyer variants for more demanding missions.