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Which British carrier design best suited France?

For the relevant timeline, the British choices narrow to Ark Royal or the Illustrious class, with Illustrious favored for French needs.

Aircraft Carriers Ark Royal French Navy Illustrious Class Aircraft Carriers

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Question

Would an Illustrious-class design have suited the French Navy?

Short answer

Yes; among plausible British designs, Illustrious would fit French needs better than Ark Royal.

Notes

Ark Royal and the Illustrious class are the British designs that fit the proposed timeline. Of those two, Illustrious is judged the better choice for French needs.