This is the 8196th most frequent French word.
verdun
"Verdun" refers to a town in northeastern France, known for the Battle of Verdun during World War I.
In this sentence, 'Verdun' is used as a proper noun referring to a geographical location.
Verdun est une ville située dans le département de la Meuse.
Verdun is a city located in the Meuse department.
Here, 'Verdun' references a historical event named after the city where it occurred.
La bataille de Verdun fut l'une des plus longues de la Première Guerre mondiale.
The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest battles of World War I.
In this context, 'Verdun' is once again used to refer to the city, but in the sense of an experience related to the place.