No. 333 in French
province
An administrative region or area outside the capital city.
In a sentence
La province française d'Alsace est connue pour ses vins.
The French province of Alsace is known for its wines.
The term "province" is used here to indicate a territorial subdivision within a country, similar to a state or region, specifically referring to Alsace in France.
Elle préfère vivre dans la province plutôt qu'à Paris.
She prefers to live in the province rather than in Paris.
Here, "province" refers to areas outside the capital or major metropolitan areas, suggesting a more rural or less urbanized setting.
Dans cette province historique, les traditions sont très préservées.
In this historical province, traditions are well preserved.
The word "province" here signifies a larger historical and cultural area, often used to emphasize regional uniqueness and heritage.
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