Since I am unable to reproduce the issue on my end, it is likely due to a specific setting on your machine. Switching to ANGLE mode usually resolves freezing issues on Windows.
Instructions:
Launch the game.
Select French language.
Then press Shift + G.
Under 'Renderer' (Moteur graphique), select ANGLE.
Quit and restart the game.
Note: You should also set the 'Energy Saving' (Economie d'energie) option to 'Disabled' (Désactivé) for better performance.
If the game still crashes after this, please repeat the process (Shift + G) and select GL2. This mode can be slower, but it serves as a more compatible fallback option.