pas seul

[pah sœl]

noun

Ballet.

plural

pas seuls 

1. a dance performed by one person; dance solo.

pas seul

/ pɑ sœl /

noun

1. a dance sequence for one person

Word History and Origins

Origin of pas seul¹

1805–15; < French: literally, solo step

Word History and Origins

Origin of pas seul¹

French, literally: step on one's own

Example Sentences

Trump had risen again, throwing another pipe on the hearth, danced a most absurd pas seul, kicked a chair over, set it up again, and then resumed his seat.

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When Taglioni danced her wonderful pas seul, for instance, the applause was general and sufficient.

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Nevertheless, I could have danced a pas seul.

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Harmon was still cranking when I got him in focus, while the packer had jumped to his feet and was executing a pas seul evidently intended to convey the impression he had made a hit.

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The others would immediately break up and retire to the side of the stage, and she would execute a wonderful pas seul.

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