Meaning & use
Danseuse
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A female ballet dancer, especially one who performs professionally.
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The critics praised the young danseuse for her flawless technique in the lead role.
A poster of a famous Parisian danseuse hung above the dance studio's mirrors.
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A French loanword still used in English, especially in classical dance and ballet criticism.
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ballerina
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