Elysee

/ɛliːˈzeɪ/ noun

Definition

The official residence and workplace of the President of France, located in Paris.

Etymology

From the Elysian Fields in classical mythology, the name Palais de l'Élysée was chosen to evoke the heavenly, peaceful nature of the garden; 'Élysée' is the French version of Elysian.

Kelly Says

The French chose to name their presidential palace after the Elysian Fields—an ancient Greek paradise—which is a clever political move that literally translates to 'the President lives in heaven.'

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