Sharapova maintained her remarkable record in three-set matches by winning an 18th consecutive deciding set on clay in a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory.
The Russian won her first title at Roland Garros in 2012 before losing to Serena Williams 12 months ago.
Bouchard, who was playing in her second straight grand slam semi-final, had lost comfortably to Sharapova in the second round last year and demonstrated again the huge strides she has made.
She possesses the same steely-eyed determination as Sharapova and her mental strength is remarkable for a 20-year-old.
The Canadian said after beating Angelique Kerber in the fourth round that she did not have a best friend in tennis, adding: 'I don't think the tennis tour is the place to have friends. For me, it's all competition.'
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