Is it true like the Spain the French also settled in the Americas because they were searching for gold and silver?

Yes, like the Spanish, the French also explored and settled in the Americas in search of wealth, including gold and silver. However, their primary focus was more on fur trading and establishing alliances with Indigenous peoples rather than solely seeking precious metals. French expeditions, particularly in Canada and the Mississippi River Valley, emphasized trade, agriculture, and missionary work, differentiating their approach from the Spanish conquest.