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    Pirouette (en. Pirouette)

    /piʁwɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dance movement where one rotates on one foot.
    The ballerina executed a magnificent pirouette.
    La ballerine a exécuté une magnifique pirouette.
    Figuratively, any sudden change in direction.
    The meeting took an unexpected turn.
    La réunion a pris une pirouette inattendue.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French verb 'pirouetter', which means to turn on oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do a pirouette
    To make a rotation in dance.
    faire une pirouette
    acrobatic pirouette
    A pirouette performed with acrobatic elements.
    pirouette acrobatique

    Related Words

    dance
    The art of body movement, often expressed through music.
    danse
    rotation
    Movement around an axis.
    rotation
    turn
    Change of direction.
    virage

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden change in situation or plan
    This project had a last-minute twist.
    Ce projet a eu une pirouette de dernière minute.
    A clever maneuver to escape a situation
    He made a pirouette to avoid being caught.
    Il a fait une pirouette pour éviter d'être arrêté.