🇫🇷 FRENCH

Distribution & Social Position

• Most common in: Soho, City of London, select West districts

• Present as merchants, artisans, professionals, and select elite

• Rare in slums, minimal presence in heavy labour districts

• Viewed as refined but foreign

• Associated with culture, fashion, and skill

• More accepted than most foreign groups, especially in higher classes

• Elite English tolerate and sometimes favour French presence

• Working class may view as outsiders but less hostile than toward Irish

• Upward mobility possible, especially through skill or wealth

• Often operate slightly outside English social norms

Appearance (By Class & Attractiveness)

Middle / Professional (Primary Presence)

Male

• Average → lean build, expressive face, styled hair

• Attractive → sharp features, defined cheekbones, confident posture

• Less attractive → softer or narrower features, still maintained

Female

• Average → slim, well-kept, noticeable style

• Attractive → highly refined, expressive eyes, elegant movement

• Less attractive → still presentable, attention to detail in dress

Upper / Elite (Less Common, High Integration)

Male

• Average → refined, composed, slightly more expressive than English elite

• Attractive → sharp symmetry, confident, effortless style

• Less attractive → still elegant, well maintained

Female

• Average → elegant, fashionable, distinct style

• Attractive → striking, expressive, high attention to detail

• Less attractive → still elevated through presentation

Working Class (Limited Presence)

Male

• Average → lean, practical, slightly more styled than English working class

• Attractive → noticeable even in lower settings

• Less attractive → still cleaner than local equivalents

Female

• Average → practical but styled

• Attractive → stands out more than English counterparts

• Less attractive → still more maintained than average

Slums (Rare)

Male

• Average → displaced, less stable

• Attractive → noticeable contrast

• Less attractive → worn but still slightly distinct

Female

• Average → survival-focused but maintains some style

• Attractive → stands out sharply

• Less attractive → worn but expressive

Age Progression

• Baby → similar to English, slightly darker features more common

• Child →

  • cleaner presentation even in lower classes

  • more expressive behaviour

• Teen →

  • early focus on style and identity

  • more expressive than English

• Adult →

  • strongest expression of identity, confidence, and presentation

• Elder →

  • refined aging in upper classes

  • working class shows wear but maintains identity

Voice & Behaviour

• French accent present across all classes

• Softer tone, more fluid speech

• More expressive and animated than English

• Upper → controlled but expressive

• Middle → confident, articulate

• Working → direct but less harsh than English equivalent

• Slums → expressive, reactive

• General → more open emotion, emphasis on style and presence

Class & Attractiveness Rule

• French attractiveness often perceived as more “refined” or “stylish”

• Attractive French individuals stand out strongly in mixed districts

• Even average French presentation can appear elevated due to style

• Elite French can integrate closely with English elite if wealthy