Dansait (en. Danced)

[dã.zɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of moving in accordance with a musical rhythm.
She danced gracefully at the party.
Elle dansait avec grâce lors de la fête.
To participate in a rhythmic or choreographed activity.
They danced together on stage.
Ils dansaient ensemble sur la scène.
To engage in a dance, often as a couple.
He danced with his partner all night long.
Il dansait avec sa partenaire toute la nuit.

Etymology

From the verb 'danser', of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin 'dēlāre' meaning 'to reveal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

danced to tunes
to move or perform while following melodies or rhythms.
dansait sur des airs
danced like a pro
to have exceptional skills in dancing.
dansait comme un pro
danced in his/her own corner
to dance in an isolated or discreet manner.
dansait dans son coin

Related Words

dance
Rhythmic movement, often accompanied by music.
danse
dancer
A person who dances, often professionally.
danseur
female dancer
A woman who dances, often professionally.
danseuse

Slang Meanings

To party by dancing.
We spent the evening dancing like crazy.
On a passé la soirée à danser comme des fous.
To dance in a messy or carefree manner.
At the concert, everyone was dancing in any way they liked.
Lors du concert, tout le monde dansait n'importe comment.