This is the 5844th most frequent French word.
cousteau
"Cousteau" is not a standard French word; it is a proper noun, commonly referring to Jacques Cousteau, a renowned French oceanographer, filmmaker, and environmentalist.
In this sentence, 'Cousteau' refers to the surname of a specific individual, Jacques Cousteau, who is known for his marine exploration. This usage assigns proper noun attributes to the word.
Jacques Cousteau était un célèbre explorateur sous-marin.
Jacques Cousteau was a famous underwater explorer.
Here, 'Cousteau' is being used similarly as in the previous sentence, indicating the person Jacques Cousteau as the subject of a documentary. It emphasizes the legacy associated with this name.
Le documentaire sur Cousteau m'a inspiré à en apprendre davantage sur la vie marine.
The documentary about Cousteau inspired me to learn more about marine life.
'Cousteau' in this instance is used to directly attribute scientific contributions and discoveries to Jacques Cousteau, signifying the impact of his work.