Dragons RFC hooker Elliot Dee made his 50th appearance but it was France who powered their way to a fourth successive Guinness Six Nations win over Wales as they came from behind three times to triumph 45-24 in Cardiff.
France scored tries through Gael Fickou, Nolann Le Garrec, Georges-Henri Colombe, Romain Taofifenua and Maxime Lucu, with Thomas Ramos adding 20 points.
Wales managed tries from Dragons star Rio Dyer, Tomos Williams and Joe Roberts but were outmuscled in the second half.
It was a highest points tally for Les Bleus in Wales as Fabien Galthie's side bounced back from a draw with Italy, lifting themselves to fourth in the table.
Wales play Italy on the final day of this year's Six Nations in Cardiff, while France host England in Lyon and Scotland travel to face leaders Ireland.
