You can often find episodes streaming in French on platforms like TikTok or YouTube, or via official French networks like Canal+ and M6.
Mary Alice, in the VF, says: "Oui, chacun a ses petits secrets. Et oui, nous sommes toutes un peu désespérées. Mais c’est ce qui rend la vie si intéressante." That slight shift from "desperate" to un peu désespérées (a little desperate) changes everything. It adds empathy. desperate housewives french version
If you are looking for an analytical "paper" or book on the show's impact in France, the most notable work is: Desperate Housewives: Un plaisir coupable You can often find episodes streaming in French