Danseuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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danseuse

 

[ dษ‘หnหˆsษœหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ballet dancer

A female ballet dancer, especially a principal female dancer in a ballet company. Danseuse is a French term that translates to 'female dancer' in English. These dancers are known for their grace, agility, and precision in performing various ballet movements and routines.

Synonyms

ballerina, dancer, prima ballerina.

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Word Description / Examples
danseuse

Use when referring to a female ballet dancer, often in a more formal or French-influenced context. It suggests elegance and classical training.

  • The graceful movements of the danseuse captivated the audience.
  • At the art gallery, there was a beautiful painting of a danseuse.
ballerina

Commonly used in English to describe a female ballet dancer. It can refer to dancers at various levels of their careers, not necessarily implying a lead role.

  • She has trained for years to become a professional ballerina.
  • My daughter dreams of being a ballerina one day.
prima ballerina

Specifically denotes the leading female dancer in a ballet company. It is a prestigious title suggesting exceptional skill and achievement.

  • Anna Pavlova was a world-famous prima ballerina.
  • The prima ballerina received a standing ovation for her solo performance.
dancer

A broad term that encompasses anyone who dances, regardless of the style or level of expertise. It can be used for both professional and amateur dancers.

  • He's a talented dancer who performs in various styles.
  • The club was full of enthusiastic dancers enjoying the music.

Examples of usage

  • She is a talented danseuse who captivates the audience with her elegant movements.
  • The danseuse gracefully glided across the stage, captivating everyone with her performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "danseuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bailarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเฅเคคเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรคnzerin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penari wanita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝั†ั–ะฒะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tancerka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท danseuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bailarina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dansรงฤฑ kadฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์šฉ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู‚ุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taneฤnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taneฤnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆžๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plesalka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dansari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ” แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qqasษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bailarina

Etymology

The term 'danseuse' originated from French in the 18th century and was commonly used to refer to female ballet dancers. It became popular in the English-speaking ballet world as a way to specifically denote female dancers in a ballet company.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,436, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.