Possible Clues:

• This warns one of how crafty they are about the French
• Red lights and flares
• In things such as painting the French prepares one for action
• Foghorn blasts, e.g.
• Beeps, maybe
• Tips
• Draws attention to, a danger perhaps
• APBs, e.g
• Waves to or shouts at
• Cardmember activations