# The French — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> The French in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thomas, Tom French, Poor little Tommy, Tommy, Tom

**First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling

## Who they are

Servant or character referred to as French.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii)

A French lieutenant who speaks a mix of languages and recalls reading about Greeks and Trojans in Madame Dacier's translation.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiii)

Mentioned as taking over troop conduct.

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