Les Bleus went down to their semi-final opponents two years ago, and their goalkeeper claimed the side have learnt a lot from that disappointment
Hugo Lloris believes France have evolved as a result of their defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mats Hummels' early header settled a low-key quarter-final contest in Rio de Janeiro two years ago and, after dismissing the notion they are seeking revenge, Lloris claimed the loss was a valuable part of the team's learning curve.
Ahead of their Euro 2016 semi-final clash in Marseille on Thursday, the France captain said: "There are always lessons to be learned from defeats, as there are [from] victories.