This is the 115th most frequent French word.
nombre
"Nombre" in French means "number" in English.
The word 'nombre' is used here to denote a count or amount of objects, specifically stars.
Le nombre d'étoiles dans le ciel est infini.
The number of stars in the sky is infinite.
In this sentence, 'nombre' refers to a numerical value or figure that is being personally favored.
Ce nombre est mon préféré, car il est pair.
This number is my favorite because it is even.
Here, 'nombre' conveys the idea of a quantity or magnitude that is noteworthy or considerable.