This is the 9062nd most frequent French word.
coloniale
Relating to colonies or colonialism.
In this sentence, 'coloniale' functions as an adjective describing the period in history related to colonization.
La période coloniale a profondément influencé l'histoire de notre pays.
The colonial period has profoundly influenced the history of our country.
Here, 'colonial' describes a type of style originating from or associated with colonies, used as an adjective for 'meubles' (furniture).
Les meubles de style colonial ajoutent un charme particulier à cette pièce.
Furniture of colonial style adds a particular charm to this room.
In this case, 'coloniale' describes the power tied to colonization, with 'puissance coloniale' referring to a nation in its role as a colonizer.