Gatland has also cautioned his team that their rivals will be ought to take revenge because Wales defeated France at the Millennium Stadium last year.
Gatland is confident that he has the players who will be good enough to beat the French anyway and is very optimistic about their chances of winning.
Wales have beaten Scotland and England in their opening two Championship matches so far but Friday night's game in France is considered the game on which their bid for the title depends.
Although Stade de France is home territory for the French rugby team it is Wales that has the best record of victories against France in their recent history.
