No. 2,629 in French
pauline
"Pauline" is a proper noun, typically used as a feminine first name in French.
In a sentence
Pauline est une amie proche.
Pauline is a close friend.
Here, 'Pauline' is used as a proper noun, indicating a person's name.
J'aimerais acheter une robe paulinienne pour l'occasion.
I would like to buy a Pauline-style dress for the occasion.
Here, the adjective 'paulinienne' (derived from 'Pauline') describes something relating to or characteristic of Pauline.
La ville de Saint-Pauline est charmante en été.
The town of Saint-Pauline is charming in the summer.
Here, 'Pauline' is part of a toponym, referring to a specific location named Saint-Pauline.
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