The "French Mandate of Lebanon" was the period in Lebanon's history between the two World Wars when Lebanon was under the colonial rule of France. Synonyms for this term could include "French colonial rule of Lebanon," "the French occupation of Lebanon," or "the French governance of Lebanon." Other phrases that could describe this era include "the French protectorate of Lebanon" or "the French control of Lebanese politics." These phrases all refer to the same period of Lebanese history and highlight the central role played by France in shaping the country during this time.