This is the 602nd most frequent French word.
paul
"Paul" is a proper noun, the French equivalent of the name "Paul" in English.
In this sentence, 'Paul' is used as a proper noun, serving as the subject of the sentence.
Paul est un étudiant diligent.
Paul is a diligent student.
Here, 'Paul' is also a proper noun, functioning as a specific name within the sentence.
J'ai rencontré un homme nommé Paul hier.
I met a man named Paul yesterday.
In this example, 'Paul' is part of a possessive construction, denoting ownership (Paul's movie).