PRESIDENT Donald Trump was captured complimenting the French president's wife's body in video posted by the French government's Facebook account.

The footage shows Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and their wives chatting after their tour of the museums at Les Invalides.

17 Trump was heard to compliment the French President's wife's appearance Credit: Getty Images

17 Trump told Macron his wife is in 'good shape' Credit: EPA

Trump at one point turns to Brigitte Macron and tells her: "You're in such good shape."

He repeats the observation to the French president before turning back to the French first lady, and remarking: "Beautiful."

Brigitte Macron was her husband's former high school teacher and their relationship has drawn international attention because of their age difference.

But many have denounced the comments as sexist, noting that the Macrons' age difference is identical to that of Donald and Melania Trump.

In a news conference, Trump saluted America's "unbreakable" bond with France.

He made the gushing comments during a news conference in Paris today as part of a trip to France for the Bastille Day celebrations.

Trump says the two nations have "occasional disagreements" but that doesn't disrupt a friendship that dates to the American Revolution.

17 Macron (R), his wife Brigitte Macron (L), Trump (2nd L) and First Lady Melania Trump (2nd R) enjoyed a dinner at Le Jules Verne Restaurant on the Eiffel Tower on Thursday Credit: Getty Images

17 The four also posed for a picture at the restaurant against the backdrop of Paris Credit: AP:Associated Press

17 The world leaders seemed to have genuine chemistry Credit: Reuters

17 Trump and Macron share a warm handshake during the press conference in Paris Credit: Getty Images

17 Trump described the bond between the two nations as 'unbreakable' Credit: Getty Images

Trump also saluted France's commitment to fighting terrorism and reducing bureaucracy, a goal he shares.

The American president also touched upon one of those areas of disagreement: climate change.

Trump says the United State was committed to protecting the environment despite his recent decision to withdraw from a global agreement to combat climate change.

There was a tense moment where President Donald Trump was asked if he would repeat his criticism of Paris, which he frequently attributed to a friend named Jim.

The US president has said previously that Jim used to visit Paris frequently but doesn't anymore because of the threat from Islamic terrorism. Trump often indicated he agreed with that assessment.

MELANIA AND BRIGITTE DAZZLE CITY OF LIGHTS In a flame-red skirt suit, US first lady Melania Trump cut a striking contrast with her French counterpart Brigitte Macron in white during a Thursday visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. But the women had one thing in common: French fashion. The American first lady, a Roman Catholic, requested a tour of the famed cathedral as part of her two-day trip to the French capital in which she took her own path from her husband and garnered praise for her spot-on wardrobe diplomacy. Trump's demure wool attire with a cinched waist came from the age-old Parisian fashion house Christian Dior and riffed on its signature Bar Jacket. The first lady and her French-born stylist Herve Pierre picked it to celebrate Dior 70th anniversary this year. It wowed French media who compared the 47-year-old to former US first lady Jackie Kennedy. Some visitors inside the 850-year-old building were impressed. "It's good she wore a French designer like Dior. It is like diplomacy and a statement that she loves France," said Annalise Breton, a 23-year-old student.

17 Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Macron, with USFirst Lady Melania Trump on the banks of the Seine Credit: EPA

17 In a flame-red skirt suit, U.S. first lady Melania Trump cut a striking contrast with her French counterpart Brigitte Macron in white Credit: Getty Images

17 Trump's demure wool attire with a cinched waist came from the age-old Parisian fashion house Christian Dior while Macron wore a white mini dress designed by Louis Vuitton Credit: Reuters

17 Melania and Brigitte travelled by boat and were flanked by armed cops Credit: Getty Images

17 The French press gushed about Melania Trump's style Credit: EPA

17 Melania disembarks onto the banks of the Seine Credit: Getty Images

17 The two first ladies were met by Notre Dame Rector Patrick Chauvet Credit: EPA

17 The Trumos and the Macrons attend a welcome ceremony at Les Invalides in Paris Credit: Getty Images

17 The pair both wore french designs for the history-making visit Credit: EPA

17 The two glamorous first women wait for their husbands Credit: EPA

Trump was asked during a news conference Thursday in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron whether he still shares those views.

Trump instead said that Paris "is going to be just fine" mostly because France now has "a great" and "tough" president.

Trump then joked to Macron that Macron better not him look bad.

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Trump also addressed the controversy over his eldest son's meeting with a Russian attorney during last year's presidential campaign.

He said "most people would have taken that meeting," contradicting his incoming FBI director's testimony that Donald Trump Jr. should have instead alerted authorities.

The president repeated that his son is a "wonderful young man",