Valse (en. Waltz)

/valz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: Dance for two people to music in three beats.

example_sentence: They danced a waltz during their first dance as a married couple.

Ils ont dansé une valse lors de leur première danse de mariés.

definition_text: Circular movement made by a group of people during this dance.

example_sentence: The waltz of couples flooded the ballroom.

La valse des couples inondait la salle de bal.

etymology_origin: The word comes from the German 'Walzer', which means 'to turn'.

phrase: to go to the waltz

meaning: To participate in a dance or ball activity.

aller à la valse

phrase: waltz in a thousand tempos

meaning: Expression designating a tumultuous and fast dance.

valse à mille temps

related_word: ball

description: Dance evening where waltzes are usually danced.

bal

related_word: dance

description: Rhythmic movement of the body, often synchronized with music.

danse

related_word: music

description: Art that uses sounds to create emotions, often associated with dance.

musique

meaning: To take things lightly, without seriousness.

example: He took life as a waltz, not worrying about the consequences.

Il a pris la vie comme une valse, sans se soucier des conséquences.

meaning: To have a carefree attitude in love.

example: She has a waltzing lifestyle, often changing partners.

Elle a un style de vie de valseuse, changeant souvent de partenaire.