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The French newspapers have gone heavy on the words as they await the World Cup quarter-final against England.
Their excitement is justified as the two sides meet on Saturday on top form, fresh from their victories in the last 16.
England boosted fans' hopes of becoming world champion for the first time since 1966 with a trio of wins, while Kylian Mbappe starred in France's victory over Poland.
The French public are expecting a lot from the Three Lions, so here is a look at how both sides have been handling it.
L'Equipe praised 19-year-old Mbappe after he scored two goals against Poland.
The newspaper Le Monde described him as a "silent saviour" because he refused to speak to the media before the last-16 game.
The 18th century military quote "Englishmen, you shoot first, Englishmen, you defend first" has been quoted by the paper as it speculates on game plans for the last eight.
Le Figaro said that anyone who thought France's path in the World Cup had been easy could change their mind next Saturday.
France and England have never faced each other in the knockout stages of a men's major competition, so the stakes are high for the match.
Things are simpler in the regional paper. The front page has a picture of a lion.
This is the first knockout game between England and France.
France's fast attack was too much for England and the hosts won in Paris.
The Golden Boot is up for grabs, with five of France's nine goals being scored by Kylian Mbappe.
France started the group stage with a win over Australia, but lost to Tunisia in the next round.
After a win against Iran, England lost to the United States and then drew with Wales, but rebounded with a win over the Welsh.
The 19-year-old has been praised by England's players for his ability to combat France's players.
The view from France suggests that Bellingham and England are prepared for their toughest challenge so far at the World Cup.
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