Returned to France, Du Chilleau was appointed to the 64-gun "Sphinx". He took part in the Battle of Sadras on 17 February 1782, the Battle of Providien on 12 April 1782, the Battle of Negapatam on 6 July 1782, the Battle of Trincomalee from 25 August to 3 September 1782, and the Battle of Cuddalore on 20 June 1783.