Claudin
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A last name that people or families have
- proper noun
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Claudin
- The artist Claudin is known for his beautiful paintings.
Examples
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You are late, Monsieur Claudin.
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I'll come right to the point, Monsieur Claudin.
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Perhaps Claudin is up there now, listening.
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You know why I sent for you, Claudin.
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Let me hear you play, if you please, Claudin.
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Did we ask you to bring your music to us, Claudin?
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What could have been the matter, Claudin?
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I know it's hard, Claudin.
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Come, come, my dear Claudin.
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You know, Claudin, the aim of the Paris Opera is perfection.
Surface Forms
Claudin main
Etymology
Claudin comes from the French name Claude, which itself comes from the old Latin name Claudius meaning 'lame'. The ending -in often means 'little', so a helpful way to remember Claudin is 'little Claude' or 'family of Claude', which is why it became a family name.
