Elysée

[ey-lee-zey]

noun

1. a palace in Paris: the official residence of the president of France.

2. Usually the Elysée the French government.

Elysée

/ eɪˈliːzeɪ /

noun

1. a palace in Paris, in the Champs Elysées: official residence of the president of France

Word History and Origins

Origin of Elysée¹

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

French President Emmanuel Macron will also attend, the Elysee Palace confirmed on Saturday, where he will "express his full support for the implementation of the agreement".

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Macron made the announcement late on Friday, hours after meeting all the main parties together at the Élysée Palace, except the leaders of the far right and far left.

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On Wednesday, Lecornu reported back to the Élysée Palace, telling Macron it was possible for him to name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours—a plan that Macron’s office later confirmed.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours, the Elysee Palace has said, fending off speculation that fresh elections could be imminent.

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The Elysée palace made the announcement after Lecornu met President Emmanuel Macron for an hour on Monday morning.

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