No. 2,606 in French
matignon
"Matignon" refers to a cooking term meaning a mirepoix-style preparation of small diced vegetables, often used to flavor dishes.
In a sentence
Le service de presse de Matignon a publié un communiqué aujourd'hui.
The press service of Matignon issued a statement today.
In this sentence, 'Matignon' refers to the residence and office of the Prime Minister of France.
À côté de Matignon, il y a un charmant jardin que peu de gens connaissent.
Next to Matignon, there is a lovely garden that few people know about.
Here, 'Matignon' indicates the physical location of the Prime Minister's residence.
C'est une décision prise directement depuis Matignon, selon les journalistes.
This is a decision made directly from Matignon, according to journalists.
In this case, 'Matignon' is used metonymically to represent the Prime Minister's Office and authority.
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