Elysée
Americannoun
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a palace in Paris: the official residence of the president of France.
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Usually the Elysée the French government.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Elysée
First recorded in 1815–20 Elysée for def. 1, and in 1850–55 Elysée for def. 2; from French: literally “Elysian”; Elysium ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Elysée officials have told journalists that Macron was frustrated by his repeated attempts to build bridges to Algeria constantly coming to nothing because of Algerian stonewalling.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
According to Bourgi, he accompanied the envoy to the Elysée Palace, where they were greeted by Chirac.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024
Macron appeared for two and a half hours before around 100 journalists assembled in the Salle des Fêtes of the Elysée palace.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024
She will also stop at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Tuesday to catch up with Brigitte Macron, a former teacher and the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Apropos, you were at the matinée dance at the Palais Elysée, were you not?'
From A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues by Suyematsu, Baron Kencho
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