This is the 6246th most frequent French word.
francis
"Francis" is not a French word; it is a name. In French, "français" means "French" (language or nationality).
In this sentence, 'Francis' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name, which is common for individuals, reflecting direct naming.
Francis est un garçon très intelligent.
Francis is a very intelligent boy.
Here, 'Francis' again serves as a proper noun, emphasizing the possession and description of the subject ('My friend') within the sentence.
Mon ami s'appelle Francis.
My friend's name is Francis.
'Francis' is utilized as a proper noun in conjunction with the speaker ('I') to indicate a shared activity or context within the statement.