No. 7,807 in French
schuman
"Schuman" is a proper noun, referring to Robert Schuman, a French statesman known as a founding figure of the European Union.
In a sentence
Robert Schuman était un homme politique célèbre.
Robert Schuman was a famous politician.
Here, 'Schuman' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific individual, Robert Schuman.
Le rond-point Schuman est très fréquenté à Bruxelles.
The Schuman roundabout is very busy in Brussels.
In this case, 'Schuman' is used in a geographical sense as part of the name of a location in Brussels.
Toute l'Europe réfléchit au plan Schuman pour la reconstruction.
All of Europe is pondering over the Schuman plan for reconstruction.
Here, 'Schuman' is used adjectivally to refer to a plan associated with Robert Schuman.
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