This is the 3563rd most frequent French word.
howard
"Howard" is not a French word; it is a proper noun, typically a name.
Here, 'Howard' is used as a proper noun to represent a first name.
Howard est un prénom populaire dans certaines régions.
Howard is a popular first name in some regions.
In this case, 'Howard' is part of a title referring to a fictional character.
Le film Howard le Canard est une œuvre culte.
The movie Howard the Duck is a cult classic.
Here, 'Howard' is used to refer to a specific individual, acting as their name in a conversational context.