à trois
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Take Kafka: in his novels and short stories he reveals himself to be obsessed with what, by now, we should see as a three-way stand-off, or ménage à trois, between man, technology and writing.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 23, 2010
It would be too trying, too really intolerable to have outsiders interfere and break up their delightful solitude à trois, their delightful intercourse!
From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas
But the outstanding feature of the whole affair was certainly Dick Flummery, who introduced his new and sensational Danse à trois Jambes, entirely his own invention!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 4, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
Rather to Ann's surprise he consented, and, in spite of his assertion, earlier on, that he "preferred his own company," he seemed thoroughly to enjoy the little home-like dîner à trois.
From The Vision of Desire by Pedler, Margaret
I am ready to comply with his wishes; but I sternly refuse to teach la valse à trois temps.
From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by O'Rell, Max
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