Bals (en. Balls)

/bal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Gathering where one dances, often in the evening.

They attended a masked ball at the palace.

Ils ont assisté à un bal masqué au palais.

Formal dance event, usually with evening attire.

The end-of-year ball at high school is highly anticipated.

Le bal de fin d'année au lycée est très attendu.

In some cultures, a traditional dance evening.

Popular balls are a great opportunity to have fun.

Les bals populaires sont une belle occasion de se divertir.

Comes from the verb 'baller', which means to dance.

prom ball

Dance organized to celebrate the end of a school year.

bal de promo

to go to the ball

To participate in a dance party.

aller au bal

to dance at the ball

To take part in the dances at an evening.

danser au bal

orchestrator

Person who organizes dance events.

orchestrateur

to dance

To dance, especially in a formal or festive setting.

baller

mask

Object worn on the face, often used at masked balls.

masque

Neighborhood ball

The neighborhood ball attracts many young people every summer.

Le bal de quartier attire beaucoup de jeunes chaque été.

Popular ball

The popular ball takes place every year during the national holiday.

Le bal populaire a lieu chaque année lors de la fête nationale.