quai d'orsay
/,keidɔ:'sei/
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Quai d'Orsay" is the common name for the French government department responsible for foreign policy and international relations. This usage originates from the address of its headquarters in Paris.
- A street in Paris: "Quai d'Orsay" is the name of a street running along the south bank of the River Seine in Paris, known for housing several important French government ministries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Referring to the ministry):
- The statement was issued by the Quai d'Orsay. (This means the statement came from the French Foreign Ministry.)
- Diplomats at the Quai d'Orsay are analyzing the treaty.
- Proper noun (Referring to the location):
- The building is located on the Quai d'Orsay.
- We took a walk along the Quai d'Orsay.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymy: The term is a classic example of metonymy, where the name of a place (the street address) is used to refer to the institution located there (the foreign ministry).
- The Quai d'Orsay's position on the matter was clear. (Here, "Quai d'Orsay" stands for the officials and policies of the French Foreign Ministry.)
Variants and Related Words
- French Foreign Ministry: The full, formal name for the institution.
- Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (): The current official name of the French foreign ministry, still headquartered on the Quai d'Orsay.
Synonyms
- The French Foreign Office: A synonymous term in English.
- The French Foreign Ministry: The direct translation and synonym.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Spoken from the Quai d'Orsay: Implies an official, authoritative statement on foreign policy.
- His comments were not just personal opinion; they were spoken from the Quai d'Orsay.
Noun
- the French department in charge of foreign affairs; referred to familiarly by its address in Paris
- the street in Paris along the south bank of the Seine known for its governmental ministries