France overcame a determined Italy to start their Six Nations campaign with a gritty bonus-point win in Grenoble.
Madoussou Fall and Emeline Gros' tries helped Les Bleues - who are seeking a first title since 2018 - to a 17-6 lead at half-time.
Italy continued to challenge but tries from Lea Murie, Emilie Boulard and Chloe Jacquet sealed a French win.
France are second in the table and a final-weekend encounter with England is expected to decide the title.
Just as England did in victory against Scotland on Saturday, France got off to a shaky start with no shortage of loose passes but eventuall...