Well documented (?) references to a Queen having a litle friend from France whom she bestowed with the title of My Little Frog, I think we're slitting hairs here.
The French are called Frogs or have been called so because they eat frog's legs (fried, they are rather like chicken, albeit not much meat). A great gallic speciality, along with Snails, which are ralther delicious actually, but what isn't if you pour enough sauce and garlic on it ?
As to what France bought to cycling ? Everything.
Nick March, Agen 47000 France