Alexander Fedosov/Shutterstock When consumers think about countries where major tech brands are based, the U.S., China, Japan, and South Korea are usually first to ring a bell. France doesn't really come to mind as a major tech brand hub, but the country punches above its weight in this area. Several brands and applications used by millions of people worldwide were either founded there or are owned by French companies. In fact, the country has seen a resurgence in its tech industry as it has transitioned from its days as a highly bureaucratic market into one of Europe's main technology startup…