This is the 7458th most frequent French word.
percival
In French, "Percival" is a proper noun referring to a legendary knight in Arthurian legend; it does not have a standalone definition.
Here, 'Percival' refers to the known mythical character, showing proper noun usage.
Percival était un chevalier de la table ronde.
Percival was a knight of the round table.
In this sentence, 'Percival' still refers to the mythical character but emphasizes moral teaching, demonstrating its use in a narrative context.
L'histoire de Percival nous enseigne la valeur de la persévérance.
The story of Percival teaches us the value of perseverance.
This usage depicts 'Percival' in relation to the story's plot, linking the character to a fictional quest.