The exit stamp on the Schengen area with a transfer flight

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Exit checks would happen at the place where you cross the external Schengen border -- that is, Frankfurt in your case.

However, that doesn't mean you would be overstaying, since time spent in France under a French D visa or residence permit does not count for the Schengen clock. The Schengen rules require each country to recognize the other member states' long-stay visas and residence permits for this purpose.

At the border checks in Frankfurt you would just point to your French visa, and everything will be alright. If you want to be completely crazy-prepared, carry evidence that you have indeed spent the time in France, such as receipts for accommodation, payslips, or even grocery receipts. (And of course, hold on to the boarding pass for your flight from France to Frankfurt).

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