FRANCE'S Emmanuel Macron comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday, heading off a political earthquake for Europe but acknowledging dissatisfaction with his first term and saying he would seek to make amends.

In a speech below the Eiffel tower, Macron acknowledged those on the political left who voted for him reluctantly, only in order to prevent the far-right candidate from winning.

"Many of our compatriots voted for me not out of support for my ideas but to block those of the extreme right. I want to thank them and I know that I have a duty towards them in the years to come."

Macron supporters cheered and waved French and EU flags as the results rolled in.

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