This is the 333rd most frequent French word.
province
An administrative region or area outside the capital city.
Here, "province" refers to areas outside the capital or major metropolitan areas, suggesting a more rural or less urbanized setting.
Elle préfère vivre dans la province plutôt qu'à Paris.
She prefers to live in the province rather than in Paris.
The word "province" here signifies a larger historical and cultural area, often used to emphasize regional uniqueness and heritage.
Dans cette province historique, les traditions sont très préservées.
In this historical province, traditions are well preserved.
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.