Bal (en. Ball)

/bal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Social event where people dance.

The end-of-year ball was unforgettable.

Le bal de fin d'année était inoubliable.

Large festive gathering.

They organized a ball to celebrate the city's anniversary.

Ils ont organisé un bal pour célébrer l'anniversaire de la ville.

The word 'bal' comes from the Latin 'ballare', which means 'to dance'.

masquerade ball

Party where participants wear masks.

bal masqué

prom

Ball organized to celebrate the end of secondary studies.

bal de promo

dance

Rhythmic movement of the body to the sound of music.

danse

evening

A period of time generally between evening and night.

soirée

party

Celebration often marked by festive activities.

fête

In party jargon, the word can mean a big party.

This weekend, there is a ball at Max's, it's going to be great!

Ce week-end, il y a un bal chez Max, ça va être génial !

Used to describe a festive and relaxed atmosphere.

We are going to have a ball to celebrate the arrival of spring.

On va faire un bal pour célébrer le retour du printemps.