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Matignon
/ma.ti.ɲɔ̃/
the official residence of the French Prime Minister
Le Premier ministre a reçu les journalistes à Matignon.
The Prime Minister received journalists at Matignon.
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The Hôtel de Matignon, located in Paris, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France.
Matignon est un lieu emblématique de la politique française.
Matignon is an emblematic place in French politics.
The building itself is a historic 18th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) that has been the Prime Minister's residence since 1935.
Collocations
à Matignonat Matignonle gouvernement de Matignonthe Matignon government
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Metonymic usage
In political contexts, 'Matignon' can refer not just to the building but to the Prime Minister's office or the government itself.
Word Origin
Named after the Matignon family, who originally owned the building in the 18th century. The name comes from the village of Matignon in Brittany.
Usage Notes
While 'Matignon' can refer to the building itself, it is often used metonymically to refer to the Prime Minister's office or the government in general.
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