This is the 7283rd most frequent French word.
nicolay
"Nicolay" is not a standard French word; it is typically a proper noun, such as a surname or place name.
In this sentence, 'Nicolay' is used as a proper noun to refer to a first name.
Nicolay est un prénom peu commun en France.
Nicolay is an uncommon first name in France.
Here, 'Nicolay' functions as a surname referring to a specific family.
La famille Nicolay a déménagé l'année dernière.
The Nicolay family moved last year.
In this case, 'Nicolay' is used as a proper noun to denote a specific individual known to the speaker.