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ballet

French → English

noun//ba.lɛ//

(dance) Ballet: a theatrical performance of classical dance with music and costumes

Nous avons réservé des billets pour le ballet de l'Opéra de Paris.

(English) We booked tickets for the Paris Opera Ballet.

La danseuse étoile répète le ballet depuis des mois.

(English) The lead dancer has been rehearsing the ballet for months.

noun//ba.lɛ//

(figurative) Movement: a constant and busy coming and going of people or vehicles

Le ballet incessant des taxis encombre la rue devant la gare.

(English) The constant movement of taxis clutters the street in front of the station.

J'observe le ballet des serveurs dans le restaurant bondé.

(English) I am watching the shuffling of the waiters in the crowded restaurant.

Entry ID: fr:en:ballet · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary