The French press were also enthusiastic about the film. Jean-Pierre Dufreigne reviewing for "L'Express" highly recommended Rosetta to readers regardless of polarization because of its tenacious depiction of youth straining to preserve their integrity while bearing adult responsibilities and the effective use of the camera to capture the essence of the protagonist. Marine Landrot writing for "Télérama" gave additional praise to "Rosetta", noting the role reversal between Rosetta and her mother signified the inherent desire in childhood comforts as both yield to the pressures afflicted by modern society.