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metropole

English translation: greater Lyon

02:06 Mar 8, 2001
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Government / Politics
French term or phrase: metropole
How is this word translated when added to the name of a town - eg la communaute urbaine de Lyon metropole.
English translation:greater Lyon
Explanation:
Metropolitan Lyon certainly does not sound right!
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transatgees
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:55
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Summary of answers provided
nagreater Lyon
transatgees
nathe Lyon metropolis
Fuad Yahya
nametropolitan city of Lyon
Ingrid Fabi
nametropolis, metroplotan city
Henri (X)
naThe urban community of the Lyon Metropolitan Area
Roomy Naqvy
naPlease grade all answers and choose a winner
Henri (X)


  

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6 mins
greater Lyon


Explanation:
Metropolitan Lyon certainly does not sound right!

transatgees
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:55
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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Mats Wiman
Zofia Wyszynski
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11 hrs
the Lyon metropolis


Explanation:
This expression is quite commonly used. Another common expression is "the Lyon metropolitan area."

Fuad

Fuad Yahya
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Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish

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Roomy Naqvy
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14 hrs
metropolitan city of Lyon


Explanation:
My suggestion

Ingrid Fabi
Canada
Local time: 08:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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2 days 4 hrs
metropolis, metroplotan city


Explanation:
According to:


    Harrap's Standard French-English Dictionary
Henri (X)
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3 days 12 mins
The urban community of the Lyon Metropolitan Area


Explanation:
That's your translation.
Regards
Roomy Naqvy

Roomy Naqvy
India
Local time: 18:25
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Native speaker of: Native in HindiHindi

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4 days
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Explanation:
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Thank you.

Best regards,

Henri


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