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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Elysée1

First recorded in 1815–20 Elysée fordef 1, and in 1850–55 Elysée fordef 2; from French: literally “Elysian”; Elysium ( def )

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Example Sentences

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 Empress took the solemn oath at the palace of the Elysee, in presence of the princes, great dignitaries, and ministers.

One of the double doors of the entrance to the Elysee was closed; two soldiers of the line were on guard.

Called to the Elysee the same morning, Garain had accepted the task of forming a cabinet.

We have left the museum and are on the road leading to Cairo, the Champs Elysee of this capital city.

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