Why did the French aid the colonists?

Answer 1

The French were still bitter about losing to the British in the French and Indian War so the French allied with the Americans to avenge themselves from their lose against Britain.

Answer 2

France had been in an ongoing war with Britain and thought of this as a chance to defeat them.

Answer 3

the french agreed mainly because Britain was the common enemy of colonies and France

Answer 4

Because they were in dispute with Britain, and any reduction of British power or influence was jam to the French

Answer 5

France wanted to avenge the defeat by the British in the Great War for Empire.