As black I play French all the time.
I like it less as white, but it is not white's choice to play the French. If white plays e4 then black has lots of moves such as e5 and c5. It is only e6 that leads directly to the French.
The French Defence Opening
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A viable option, as black, and a good move for white as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_YnI7SI2xw&t=122s