At the current British Cabinet meeting, France has become a frequent topic of discussion among British officials, often causing frowns.
Although the French suffered heavy losses during the war, after Russia plunged into civil war, the French remained the hegemon of the European continent and now had no rivals.
Looking at all the powerful nations on the European continent, the United Kingdom, being detached from the European continent, is unlikely to actively participate in the disputes on the European mainland.
After all, the British Empire is more skilled in continental balance policy. Instead of actively confronting the hegemon on the European continent, supporting one or more competitors is what the British would prefer to see.
Apart from the British Empire, Russia was originally an excellent pawn, but because it was caught in a civil war, it could not restrain the French at all.