What does the cryptic crossword clue "French city from 50s featured in story (5)" mean?

The definition is "French". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LL (synonym="LL") in LIE (synonym="LIE") = LILLE; definition: "French city" The answer is LILLE.

French city from 50s featured in story (5)

Times Cryptic #28738 | 11 Across | 2023-10-19 flower

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