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    Danse (en. Dance)

    /dɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Art of bodily movement in rhythm, often accompanied by music.
    Dance is a form of artistic expression.
    La danse est une forme d'expression artistique.
    Dance show or performance.
    She attended a beautiful dance at the theater.
    Elle a assisté à une belle danse au théâtre.
    Sequence of dance movements, usually codified.
    They learned a new ballroom dance.
    Ils ont appris une nouvelle danse de salon.
    verb
    To perform dance movements.
    They are dancing together on the dance floor.
    Ils dansent ensemble sur la piste.
    To participate in a dance.
    We are going to dance tonight at the party.
    Nous allons danser ce soir à la fête.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'dancer', derived from Latin 'dumere', meaning to move.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dance to a tune
    To dance to chosen music.
    danser sur un air
    rain dance
    A ritual intended to invoke rain.
    danse de la pluie
    dance of the seven veils
    Reference to a mythical or symbolic dance.
    danse des sept voiles

    Related Words

    dancer
    Person who practices dance.
    danseur
    dancer (female)
    Woman who practices dance.
    danseuse
    choreography
    Art of composing dances.
    chorégraphie

    Slang Meanings

    To party by dancing.
    This weekend, we’re going to start dancing!
    Ce week-end, on va se mettre à danser!
    To dance casually or carefree.
    He just decided to dance as he felt.
    Il a juste décidé de danser comme il le sent.