Don't know about France, but Right-has-right-of-way is still valid in some countries. I know for sure we have it in Lithuania. It's less and less used, because

Don't know about France, but Right-has-right-of-way is still valid in some countries. I know for sure we have it in Lithuania. It's less and less used, because most new intersections have priority markings. But it still helps in parking lots and unmarked intersections.