This is the 308th most frequent French word.
mètres
"Metres" (mètres) are units of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
Here, "mètres" is used as a unit of measurement for distance in a literal sense as part of the numerical expression "cent mètres" (one hundred meters).
Ils ont couru cent mètres pour finir la course.
They ran one hundred meters to finish the race.
In this sentence, "mètres" represents the unit of measurement for height, illustrating its usage in describing dimensions.
Le bâtiment mesure cinquante mètres de haut.
The building measures fifty meters in height.
Here, "mètres" denotes a unit of measurement to convey proximity or distance in a relative and non-specific manner.