Ballet (en. Ballet)

/balɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An art of dance, often performed on stage with orchestral music.

The ballet 'The Nutcracker' is a classic of the repertoire.

Le ballet 'Casse-Noisette' est un classique du répertoire.

A ballet performance or show.

I attended an impressive ballet at the theater.

J'ai assisté à un ballet impressionnant au théâtre.

A dance company specialized in ballet.

The Paris Opera Ballet is famous worldwide.

Le ballet de l'Opéra de Paris est célèbre dans le monde entier.

From the Italian word 'balletto', a diminutive of 'ballo' (dance), derived from the Latin 'ballare' (to dance).

to do ballet

To practice ballet dance.

faire du ballet

classical ballet

A traditional form of ballet with codified movements.

ballet classique

ballet dancing

To perform in a ballet show.

danse en ballet

dance

Rhythmic movement of the body, often accompanied by music.

danse

choreography

The art of creating dance movements.

chorégraphie

ballet costume

Clothing worn by dancers during performances.

costume de ballet

A very elegant and graceful lifestyle.

She has a ballerina-like grace in the way she moves.

Elle a un air de ballet dans sa façon de se déplacer.

An impressive performance.

His football play was a true ballet on the field.

Son jeu de foot était un vrai ballet sur le terrain.