This is the 6037th most frequent French word.
dufresne
"Dufresne" is a French surname and does not have a standalone definition as a word in English.
In this sentence, 'Dufresne' is used as a proper noun, denoting a surname.
Dufresne est un nom de famille courant en région française.
Dufresne is a common surname in the French region.
Here, 'Dufresne' is referenced historically to explain its etymological origin, suggesting it could relate to geographical features such as a forest.
Le nom Dufresne provient souvent de personnes vivant près d'une forêt.
The name Dufresne often comes from people living near a forest.
In this example, 'Dufresne' refers to an author, utilizing the name to specify an individual known for their work.