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dancing

/ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/

/ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing about

dancingnoun

dancings

Translations

danse

She has always had a passion for dancing and spends hours practicing every day.

Elle a toujours eu une passion pour la danse et passe des heures à s'entraîner chaque jour.

Definitions

The activity or art of moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

She has always had a passion for dancing and spends hours practicing every day.

The movements of dancers considered collectively as a performance.

The dancing at last night's show was breathtaking.

Synonyms

dancingadjective

/ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/

/ˈdænsɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something intended for or related to dance (e.g., dancing shoes).

Translations

de danse

She bought a sparkling pair of dancing shoes.

Elle a acheté une paire de chaussures de danse brillantes.

Definitions

Designed for or relating to the activity of dancing.

She bought a sparkling pair of dancing shoes.

Synonyms

dancinggerund / present participle

Present participle used adjectivally (e.g., dancing flames, dancing couple).

Translations

dansant

The dancing couple drew everyone's attention.

Le couple dansant a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.

Definitions

Engaged in or characterized by rhythmic bodily movement to music.

The dancing couple drew everyone's attention.

Synonyms

danceverb

dancing

ing-form

danced

Past Simple

danced

Past Participle

dancing

ing-form

/dɑːns/

/dæns/

Translations

danser

They danced all night at the wedding reception.

Ils ont dansé toute la nuit lors de la réception de mariage.

danser

She danced in the ballet performance last weekend.

Elle a dansé dans le spectacle de ballet le week-end dernier.

Additional translations

danserSe dit d’un mouvement léger, vif ou irrégulier d’un objet.

animerEn parlant d’une marionnette ou d’un objet manipulé.

Definitions

To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

They danced all night at the wedding reception.

To perform or take part in a dance.

She danced in the ballet performance last weekend.

To move in a quick and lively way.

The leaves danced in the wind.

To cause to move up and down or back and forth.

He danced the puppet on the strings.

Synonyms

dancenoun

Definitions

A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.

The couple performed a beautiful dance at their wedding reception.

A social gathering where people move rhythmically to music.

The school is hosting a dance this Friday night.

A particular style or form of dancing.

Ballet is a classical dance that requires years of training.

The art of performing dances, especially as a form of entertainment.

She studied dance at the university and now performs professionally.

Music composed or played specifically for dancing, often with a strong rhythmic beat.

The club plays nothing but dance on Saturday nights.

danceadjective

Definitions

Relating to dancing or intended for use in dancing.

She bought new dance shoes for her recital.