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No. 6,041 in French

dunant

"Dunant" is not a commonly used French word but is a proper noun, referring to Henri Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.

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  • Le nom de Dunant est célèbre pour son travail humanitaire.

    Dunant's name is famous for his humanitarian work.

    In this sentence, 'Dunant' is a proper noun referring to Henri Dunant, a historical figure known for his humanitarian contributions.

  • Nous avons visité la rue Dunant à Genève.

    We visited Dunant Street in Geneva.

    Here, 'Dunant' is used as part of a locational name, specifically a street named after Henri Dunant.

  • Le livre de Dunant traite des origines de la Croix-Rouge.

    Dunant's book discusses the origins of the Red Cross.

    In this sentence, 'Dunant' is attributed as the author of the discussed book, showcasing its usage in possessive context with the book being owned or authored by Dunant.

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