Meet French first lady Brigitte Macron: President Emmanuel Macron's former schoolteacher turned wife who may get a formal role in his administration

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Brigitte Trogneux.

Glamorous former high school teacher Brigitte Trogneux is France's first first lady in five years, and it's caused some adjustments.

French President Emmanuel Macron, whose popularity has plummeted in recent weeks, is planning to give his wife Brigitte an official role in the government.

When Macron cinched the French presidency in May, Brigitte was right by his side - and regularly featured in the media for being 24 years older than her husband.

Scroll on to learn more about Brigitte Macron, and what her new role may look like.