This is the 2566th most frequent French word.
gérard
"Gérard" is a French proper noun, used as a male given name.
Here, 'Gérard' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Gérard est un excellent ami qui m'aide souvent.
Gérard is an excellent friend who often helps me.
In this sentence, 'Gérard' is in a possessive context, indicating that the book belongs to Gérard.
Le livre de Gérard est sur la table.
Gérard's book is on the table.
In this example, 'Gérard' again refers to a proper noun, indicating a person's name, central to the event described.