contredanse
cont
ˈkɒnt
kont
re
danse
ˌdɑ:ns
daans

Definition & Meaning of "contredanse"in English

Contredanse
01

a sophisticated and spirited dance, originating from 18th-century France, known for its graceful movements, intricate patterns, and frequent partner changes 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
contredanses
Examples
The ballroom was alive with the sounds of violins as couples gracefully glided through the intricate steps of the contredanse. 
to contredanse
01

perform a contradance 

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
contredanse
3rd person singular
contredanses
Present participle
contredancing
Past simple
contredanced
Past participle
contredanced
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