The result ended any hopes of Gregor Townsend’s men winning the tournament and enhanced the French hopes of landing it for the first time since 2010.
It was difficult afternoon for the Scots, who were put to the sword by a ruthless French performance while also making mistakes of their own.
We talk you through how each player fared at BT Murrayfield and give them a score out of ten.
9. Ali Price
Spirited performance from the scrum-half who showed good composure to set up Darge for Scotland’s first try after being denied himself. 7 Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
10. Finn Russell
Never really got going and was replaced by Blair Kinghorn after 61 minutes. 6 Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU
11. Duhan van der Merwe
More involved than he was against Wales and his scorching break just before half-time should have led to a try. 7 Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU
12. Sione Tuipulotu
Quiet game for the Glasgow Warriors centre who produced little in an attacking sense. 5 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU