No. 4,609 in French
métropole
"Métropole" refers to the mainland or central part of a country, often contrasted with its overseas territories.
In a sentence
La métropole française est connue pour sa diversité culturelle.
The French metropolis is known for its cultural diversity.
Used to describe a metropolis as a major city, often with cultural and economic significance.
La Réunion est une région d'outre-mer rattachée à la métropole.
Réunion is an overseas region connected to the mainland.
Used to refer to the mainland part of a country (e.g., France) as opposed to its overseas territories.
Paris est souvent appelée la métropole de la mode.
Paris is often called the fashion metropolis.
Used to describe a metropolis as a hub or center of a specific activity or cultural domain.
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