Wales have won seven out of their last eight Test matches against Les Bleus, but the last three fixtures between the sides have been one-score games.
And Scarlets hooker and captain Owens says Wales must be at their very best if they are to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
“We take confidence into the game, but in the last eight games we have played against France there has only been a score in it,” said the 32-year-old.
“They have been tough matches as they always are. We will take confidence from what we have achieved over the last two years and where we are as a squad, but it’s not arrogance as we know how good a team the French are as they have proved against us in the past.
“There is a lot of experience in this French side and a lot of quality players. For us it is about thinking about ourselves and making sure we put in an 80-minute performance because we haven’t done that yet in this tournament.
“I think the French will be looking to put in an 80-minute performance themselves and we are looking to do that as well because we know how dangerous the French can be.”
Wales have enjoyed a large amount of success over the past 18 months having won a Six Nations Grand Slam and gone through their World Cup pool unbeaten.
And Owens believes the international know-how in the Wales squad will be vital on Sunday.
“There is experience right across the squad now in big games,” he said.
“Liam Williams has been successful, a lot of players have played in big games for their clubs, and because we have had a lot of continuity in selection across the squad the more you play in the big games, the more you get used to them, the build-up, what is expected and how to deliver.
“Everybody is pretty comfortable with their role in the squad both on and off the field. We have had good continuity in the squad over the last two years which helps galvanise us.
“We know exactly what we are trying to achieve and where we are trying to get to. I think that stands us in good stead.
“To be fair the management prepare us well and there is no stone left unturned.”
