French sellers of consumer goods are obliged to guarantee the conformity of the goods with a contract, for a period of 2 years after the delivery of the goods.

What is the difference between a legal guarantee and a commercial warranty? 

French law foresees a specific regime for latent defects called "vice caché".

The trader is responsible for damages caused by a defect in his goods, regardless of whether the damage was caused to the buyer or to a third person.