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pas d'action

American

[pah dak-syawn] / pɑ dakˈsyɔ̃ /

noun

Ballet.

a dramatic, pantomimic dance sequence serving to advance the plot.

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Inflected Forms

noun

pas d'action

plural

Etymology

Origin of pas d'action

1950–55; < French: step of action

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