This is the 982nd most frequent French word.
maxime
A concise principle or rule of conduct.
In this context, 'Maxime' is treated as a proper noun, representing a person's name.
Maxime est un prénom courant en France.
Maxime is a common first name in France.
Here, 'maxime' refers to a personal principle or rule of conduct guiding someone's actions.
Sa maxime dans la vie est de toujours chercher la vérité.
His maxim in life is to always seek the truth.
Here, 'maxime' refers to a concise saying embodying a general truth or principle.