Province (en. Province)
/pʁɔ.vɛ̃s/
Synonyms
- territoire
- département
- région
Slang Meanings
Distant land, often considered unsophisticated.
He comes from the province; he has a different accent.
Il vient de la province, il a un accent différent.
Referring to people seen as rustic or less cultured.
He is a true provincial; he doesn't understand the nuances of the city.
C'est un vrai provincial, il ne comprend pas les subtilités de la ville.