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    Billardière (en. Billiard table)

    /bi.laʁ.djeʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Light and lively dance.
    The couples danced a billardière full of happiness.
    Les couples dansaient une billardière pleine de bonheur.
    Light behavior, often associated with seduction.
    Her billardière caught everyone’s attention at the party.
    Sa billardière a attiré l'attention de tous à la fête.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word 'bille' meaning 'ball' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act playfully
    to act in a light and seductive manner.
    faire la billardière
    to be in a light and friendly state
    to be in a state of lightness and conviviality.
    être dans une billardière
    youthful lightness
    a phase or period of youth characterized by lightness.
    billardière de jeunesse

    Related Words

    ballet
    Stylized dance often performed on stage.
    ballet
    follies
    Eccentric or extravagant behaviors.
    folies
    dance
    Rhythmic movement of the body, often to music.
    danse

    Slang Meanings

    Charming person.
    He has a billardière side that makes everyone fall for him.
    Il a un côté billardière qui fait craquer tout le monde.
    Fun party or evening.
    Let’s meet for a billardière tonight!
    On se retrouve pour une billardière ce soir!