So Wales have lost in Paris and all Six Nations hope feels lost.
But it is not. Do not despair. Read on.
The 32-30 result at the Stade de France was a hammer blow to Wales' hopes and it denies them the Grand Slam. But the damage it has done to their hopes of winning the Six Nations title is not terminal.
Because France won with a bonus point but Wales picked up a losing bonus point, Les Bleus now trail Wales by five championship points in the table with one game left.
There is only one way France can win the Six Nations Championship.
Les Bleus must beat Scotland with a bonus point on Friday night. That will draw them level with Wales in the table and the title will be decided on points difference.
Currently, Wales have a points difference that is 20 better than France's. Therefore, France must win with a bonus point and by at least 21 points.
If France beat Scotland without a bonus point and both teams are tied on points difference, then the tournament will be decided by number of tries scored.
Currently, Wales have scored 20 tries and France have scored 15 tries.
Any other result, including a France victory without four-try bonus point, then Wales will be Six Nations champions.
Where Wales and France now stand
Position, Team, Games played, Points, Points difference, Tries scored
1. Wales, 4, 20, +61, 20
3. France, 4, 15, +41, 15
