Elysée

[ ey-lee-zey ]

/ eɪ liˈzeɪ /

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noun

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

Usually the Elysée . the French government.

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Origin of Elysée

First recorded in 1815–20 for def. 1, and in 1850–55 for def. 2; from French: literally “Elysian”; see origin at Elysium

Words nearby Elysée

Elx, Ely, Elyot, Elyria, Elyse, Elysée, Elysian, Elysian Fields, Elysium, Elytis, elytroid

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How to use Elysée in a sentence

You must not tell the magistrates of what you saw and heard in the garden of the Elysee,—neither to them nor to anybody.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room|Gaston Leroux
The Empress took the solemn oath at the palace of the Elysee, in presence of the princes, great dignitaries, and ministers.
The Private Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Complete|Constant
One of the double doors of the entrance to the Elysee was closed; two soldiers of the line were on guard.
The Memoirs of Victor Hugo|Victor Hugo
Called to the Elysee the same morning, Garain had accepted the task of forming a cabinet.
The Red Lily, Complete|Anatole France

We have left the museum and are on the road leading to Cairo, the Champs Elysee of this capital city.
My Trip Around the World|Eleonora Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for Elysée

Elysée

/ (eɪˈliːzeɪ) /

noun

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

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