Danseuse: meaning, definitions and examples
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danseuse
[ dษหnหsษหz ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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danseuse |
Use when referring to a female ballet dancer, often in a more formal or French-influenced context. It suggests elegance and classical training.
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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.
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prima ballerina |
Specifically denotes the leading female dancer in a ballet company. It is a prestigious title suggesting exceptional skill and achievement.
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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.
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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:
๐ต๐น bailarina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐเฅเคคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Tรคnzerin
๐ฎ๐ฉ penari wanita
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝััะฒะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ tancerka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใตใผ
๐ซ๐ท danseuse
๐ช๐ธ bailarina
๐น๐ท dansรงฤฑ kadฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์ฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงูุตุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ taneฤnice
๐ธ๐ฐ taneฤnica
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ plesalka
๐ฎ๐ธ dansari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแแแแ แฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษqqasษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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