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By examining France, the conversation highlights how the notion of “being French” is a relatively modern development. Historically, the populace was fragmented, possessing distinct regional identities and dialects. While maps might show a unified France, the people living there did not inherently identify as French. Instead, they were subjects of a distant monarchy without a cohesive cultural connection. This points to the fact that ethnic and linguistic boundaries do not align neatly with the borders of modern nations.