Cryptic crossword clue
Indirect routes

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DETOURS

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The straight part
We know that "for Dutch force to French city (7)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case for dutch force to french city (7) = detours.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DETOURS mean?

DETOURS noun
  1. A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
DETOURS verb
  1. To make a detour.
  2. To direct or send on a detour.

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