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    Contredanse (en. Counter dance)

    /kɔ̃tʁe.dɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of folk dance in which dancers move facing each other.
    Contredanse is often practiced at popular festivals.
    La contredanse est souvent pratiquée lors des fêtes populaires.
    Ballroom dance popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
    The nobles indulged in the contredanse during court balls.
    Les nobles s'adonnaient à la contredanse lors des bals de cour.

    Etymology

    From French 'contre-' and 'danse', meaning a dance that takes place in opposition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    two-person contredanse
    Dance performed by two partners.
    contredanse à deux
    to do the contredanse
    Participate in a contredanse session.
    faire la contredanse
    to learn the contredanse
    Get acquainted with the steps and movements of the contredanse.
    apprendre la contredanse

    Related Words

    dance
    Rhythmic movement of the body, often to music.
    danse
    folklore
    The collection of traditions, beliefs, and customs of a people.
    folklore
    ballet
    A form of classical dance.
    ballet

    Slang Meanings

    Informal dancing party.
    We're going to the contredanse tonight at the park.
    On va à la contredanse ce soir au parc.
    Social event through dance.
    Contredanse is the best way to meet people.
    La contredanse est le meilleur moyen de faire des rencontres.