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”; see origin at Elysium ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Five years ago everyone thought the president’s promise would be hard to keep," said the Elysée insider.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
And it says the Elysée now needs to make "significant efforts... to restore and sustain the financial balance of the financial balance of the presidency".
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
The Elysée Palace also announced French President Emmanuel Macron will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday in Brussels, to discuss the agriculture industry and EU-wide support for farmers.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 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
Elysée wiped his wet cheeks with a blue kerchief.
From Shaman by Shea, Robert
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