This is the 8186th most frequent French word.
vauban
"Vauban" refers to Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, a French military engineer known for designing fortifications and defensive structures.
In this sentence, 'Vauban' directly refers to Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban himself, acknowledging his expertise in military engineering.
Vauban était un génie dans l'art des fortifications.
Vauban was a genius in the art of fortifications.
Here, 'Vauban' again pertains to the historical figure, focusing on his strategic contributions to military thought.
Les stratégies de Vauban ont influencé le développement militaire pendant des siècles.
Vauban's strategies influenced military development for centuries.
Here, 'Vauban' refers to the renowned French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, and is used in context to describe structures associated with his designs.