This is the 230th most frequent French word.
capitale
"Capitale" in French means "capital" in English, referring to the principal city of a country or region.
Here, 'capitale' refers to a city that serves as the administrative center of a country.
Paris est la capitale de la France.
Paris is the capital of France.
In this sentence, 'capitale' describes something of supreme importance or significance.
L'importance capitale de cet événement ne peut être sous-estimée.
The crucial importance of this event cannot be underestimated.
Here, 'capitale' refers to an uppercase letter in typography or calligraphy.