Conversation so far:
What's the difference between soup and stew?
In theory, a soup is a combination of vegetables, meat or fish cooked in liquid. A stew is any dish that's prepared by stewing – that is, the food is barely covered with liquid and simmered for a long time in a covered pot.
Is chilli a stew?
There is a ton of debate regarding the definition of the term chili. However, most cooks don't consider it to be a soup
Is goulash a stew?
Hungarian Goulash is a delicious beef stew (or soup) with a rich paprika seasoned broth.

Question: What are popular ones in France
Self-contained rewrite: What are popular stews in France?