Danseuse (en. Dancer)
[dɑ̃.søz]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who performs on stage as a dancer.
The dancers in this show are all very talented.
Les danseuses de ce spectacle sont toutes très talentueuses.
A woman who dances or is trained in dance.
The dancer captivated the audience with her performance.
La danseuse a captivé le public avec sa performance.
An artist specialized in a discipline of dance, such as ballet or contemporary dance.
She is a prima ballerina in the grand ballet of Paris.
Elle est une danseuse étoile dans le grand ballet de Paris.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to dance' with the suffix '-euse' indicating the feminine form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ballet dancer
A woman who dances in a ballet company.
danseuse de ballet
cabaret dancer
A woman who dances in a cabaret show.
danseuse de cabaret
professional dancer
A woman who practices dance as a profession.
danseuse professionnelle
Related Words
dance
Movement of the body performed in rhythm, often with music.
danse
ballet
A style of classical dance.
ballet
choreography
The art of creating dances.
chorégraphie
Slang Meanings
Lady in heels
She moves with the elegance of a dancer, even in heels.
Elle se déplace avec l'élégance d'une danseuse, même dans des talons.
Star of the dance floor
She is the dancer of the evening, always at the center of the dance floor.
C'est la danseuse de la soirée, toujours au centre de la piste.