This is the 6759th most frequent Dutch word.
yves
The word "Yves" is not a Dutch word; it is a proper noun, typically a French male given name.
In this sentence, 'Yves' is used as a proper noun, specifically a person's name. It serves as the subject of the sentence.
Yves houdt van schilderen.
Yves loves painting.
Here, 'Yves' is again used as a proper noun. It provides the identity of the individual who is the object being observed in the sentence.
Ik zag Yves in het park lopen.
I saw Yves walking in the park.
In this context, 'Yves' is used possessively, indicating ownership of the book being referred to.