Danseur (en. Dancer)
/dɑ̃.sœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An artist who expresses themselves through the movement of dance.
The dancer captivated the audience with his performance.
Le danseur a captivé le public avec sa performance.
A dancer in a troupe.
Ballet dancers train for hours every day.
Les danseurs de ballet s'entraînent pendant des heures chaque jour.
A participant in dance competitions.
He became famous after winning a competition where he was the only male dancer.
Il est devenu célèbre après avoir remporté un concours où il était le seul danseur masculin.
A person practicing dance as a discipline or leisure activity.
At the end of the year, all the dancers showcase their talent in a grand performance.
À la fin de l'année, tous les danseurs montrent leur talent lors d'une grande représentation.
Etymology
From the verb 'danser' accompanied by the suffix '-eur' indicating a person who performs the action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a dancer
To dedicate oneself to dance as a profession.
être danseur
star dancer
High-level dancer in a ballet company, often the main performer.
danseur étoile
street dancer
A dancer who performs in public spaces, often to entertain or attract attention.
danseur de rue
Related Words
dance
The art of rhythmic body movement, often accompanied by music.
danse
choreography
The art of creating dances.
chorégraphie
ballet
A very formal and technical style of dance.
ballet
Slang Meanings
A very talented dancer.
This guy is a real dancer, he rocks the dance floor!
Ce type est un vrai danseur, il déchire sur la piste !
To dance with style and attitude.
Look at this guy, he dances like a dancer, it's so stylish!
Look à ce gars, il danse comme un danseur, c'est trop swag !