Metz
/mɛs/
Metz is the name of a city in French.
Metz is the capital city of the Moselle department and is located in the Lorraine region of France.
Meaning: the capital city of Moselle department, France (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛs/
Did you know?
- While the name Metz is spelled with a 'z', it is pronounced exactly like the French word messe, meaning 'mass'.
- The cathedral in Metz is renowned for having the largest expanse of stained glass in Europe, earning it the nickname 'the lantern of God'.
- Historically, Metz was a 'Free Imperial City' of the Holy Roman Empire, meaning it functioned as a self-governing city-state independent of the French crown for a time.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais visiter la belle ville de Metz en été.I would like to visit the beautiful city of Metz in the summer.
- Demain, on va se balader à Metz en vélo.Tomorrow, we're going to take a bike ride in Metz.
- Je vais habiter à Metz.I am going to live in Metz.
- Il y a un beau centre-ville à Metz.There is a beautiful city center in Metz.
- Nous partons en vacances à Metz.We are going on vacation to Metz.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing their travel plans for the weekend.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu connais Metz ?Do you know Metz?
- EmmaOui, c'est une ville magnifique.Yes, it is a magnificent city.
- GabrielOn pourrait y aller samedi ?Could we go there on Saturday?
- EmmaBonne idée, j'adore Metz !Good idea, I love Metz!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “metz” translations and entries Metz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
