This is the 3403rd most frequent French word.
berger
Shepherd.
Here, 'berger' is used in its primary meaning referring to a person who takes care of sheep.
Le berger garde les moutons dans le pré.
The shepherd looks after the sheep in the meadow.
In this sentence, 'berger' is part of a compound noun, describing a breed of dog commonly referred to as German Shepherd.
Ce chien est un berger allemand.
This dog is a German Shepherd.
Again, 'berger' is used in its primary sense, emphasizing the familiarity of the individual with natural rural environment due to their occupation.