No. 7,097 in French
mertens
"Mertens" is not a standalone French word; it is typically a proper noun, such as a surname.
In a sentence
Mertens joue pour une équipe de football célèbre.
Mertens plays for a famous football team.
In this sentence, 'Mertens' is used as a proper noun, referencing a person's name, specifically a football player.
Le coup de pied de Mertens était particulièrement puissant.
Mertens' kick was particularly powerful.
Here, 'Mertens' again identifies a person, emphasizing their action in sports, using possessive form.
Tu as vu le dernier match où Mertens a marqué trois buts ?
Did you see the last match where Mertens scored three goals?
This sentence uses 'Mertens' to discuss their performance in a sports game, embedding the name in the past events.
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