This is the 7023rd most frequent French word.
martin
"Martin" in French can mean a type of bird (martin-pêcheur: kingfisher) or a male first name (Martin).
Here, 'martin' is part of the compound noun 'martin-pêcheur', referring to a type of bird species.
Le martin-pêcheur est un oiseau magnifique.
The kingfisher is a magnificent bird.
In this context, 'Martin' is a proper noun, representing the name of an individual.
Martin est arrivé ce matin pour commencer son nouveau travail.
Martin arrived this morning to start his new job.
Here, 'Saint-Martin' is a proper noun forming a place name, often associated with buildings or locations dedicated to Saint Martin.