Did the french interest in new wold centered on fishing fur trade gold missionary work?

The French were primarily interested in fur trade in the New World. The fur trade was a major economic activity in North America from the 16th to the 19th centuries. French explorers and traders traveled to the New World in search of valuable furs, such as beaver, fox, and mink. These furs were then shipped back to Europe, where they were used to make hats, coats, and other clothing items.