The world’s number three side had too much quality for a South African side who held their own for parts of the game, but were undone by two first half strikes.
Defender Griedge Mbock Bathy scored both goals for the European side inside 35 minutes, her first two international goals in her 27th appearance for the national side.
Linda Motlhalo had the ball in the back of the net for Banyana when the score was 1-0, but it was rightly tuled out for offside.
France dominated possession and chances, but Banyana can be proud too that they were able to withstand wave after wave of attack against one of the world’s top teams.