This is the 3060th most frequent French word.
métropolitaine
Relating to the mainland of France or metropolitan areas.
Here, 'métropolitaine' is used to describe the portion of France situated in Europe, distinguishing it from overseas territories.
La France métropolitaine est le principal territoire de l'État français situé en Europe.
Metropolitan France is the main territory of the French state located in Europe.
In this sentence, 'métropolitaine' refers to a densely populated urban area with economic and social significance.
Elle habite dans une région métropolitaine qui offre de nombreuses opportunités d'emploi.
She lives in a metropolitan region which offers numerous job opportunities.
Here, 'métropolitaine' qualifies the police service, indicating that it serves an urban or city area specifically.