As we found many webmasters having issues when trying to install the Drupalfrench version, Chipway maintains a Drupal 6.19 core package with french translations, which make installation much easier (ex; for Mac OS users).

To install Drupal 6 in french, just

• Download the Drupal 6 french package - drupal-6.19-fr.zip ready to install.
• Uncompress the package on your server (or on your desktop, then upload it on your server).
• Begin installation by going to http://example.com/install.php. Follow the wizzard.
• Select french language.
• Setup your Database user and password.
• Your site is setup and ready to run. Add your information, modules, themes, configuration and contents. You're on the road

NB: Take care (backup, ...) and do only what you understand. Use at your own risks.

Check the Drupal Installation Guide

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