What is "poulain"

Poulain is the French word for foal and is a common French surname. It may refer to:

• Amélie Poulain, central character of romantic comedy film Amélie
• Jean-Paul Poulain, a French cabaret singer
• Raphaël Poulain (1980– ), French rugby player
• Gabriel Poulain, French cyclist (active early 20th century)
• Benoît Poulain (1987– ), French footballer

• Chocolat Poulain, a French chocolate brand
• A twelfth century term designating Latin Christian settlers in the Crusader States of the Middle East. Poulains in this context were the Frankish descendants of those original crusaders who had remained in Palestine after the capture of Jerusalem in 1099.