This is the 8059th most frequent French word.
thornton
"Thornton" is not a French word. It is typically a proper noun, such as a surname or a place name.
In this sentence, 'Thornton' refers to the name of a specific village, showing its usage as a proper noun.
Thornton est un village pittoresque que j'adore visiter.
Thornton is a picturesque village that I love to visit.
Here, 'Thornton' indicates a fictional location within a literary work.
Le roman 'Jane Eyre' mentionne Thornton, où l'héroïne trouve du travail.
The novel 'Jane Eyre' mentions Thornton, where the heroine finds work.
In this example, 'Thornton' refers to a character in a literary context.