This is the 8861st most frequent German word.
lagarde
The word "Lagarde" is not a German word; it is a surname, most notably associated with Christine Lagarde, a French politician and economist.
In this sentence, 'Lagarde' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific individual, Christine Lagarde.
Christine Lagarde ist die Präsidentin der Europäischen Zentralbank.
Christine Lagarde is the President of the European Central Bank.
Here, 'Lagarde' is again a proper noun, representing Christine Lagarde in a context discussing her professional opinions.
Die Ansichten von Frau Lagarde zu wirtschaftlichen Fragen erregen weltweit Aufmerksamkeit.
Ms. Lagarde's views on economic issues attract worldwide attention.
In this instance, 'Lagarde' refers to the person Christine Lagarde, highlighting her role in advocating certain policies.