English–French
“major city” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/metʁopɔl/
Example
Il habite dans une métropole.
He lives in a major city.
How to say “major city” in French
“Major city” in French is métropole.
A large urban system with a powerful central city and a connected surrounding area.
Example sentences with métropole
Dans la métropole, le rythme de vie est très rapide.
In the metropolis, the pace of life is very fast.
Tips for using métropole
- Métropole does not necessarily mean the capital, since French uses it for any major urban area that organizes a wider region.