cotillion

• اسم يشير إلى حفل رقص رسمي تُقدَّم فيه الشابات إلى المجتمع، أو إلى رقصة حيوية نشأت في فرنسا في القرن الثامن عشر.

A noun referring to a formal ball where young women are introduced to society, or a lively dance that originated in 18th-century France.

1. Formal social ballC1formalamerican

   A formal ball or dance where young people, especially young women, are introduced to society.

   حفل راقص رسمي

   • The debutante attended her first cotillion at the grand hotel.
   • Cotillions are often held to mark a young woman's entry into society.
   • The annual cotillion was a highlight of the social season.

   المرادفاتballdanceformal

2. Historical danceC2formal

   A lively, intricate dance for couples, popular in 18th-century France and later in other countries.

   رقصة تاريخية

   • The dancers performed a cotillion at the historical reenactment.
   • The cotillion involves complex steps and frequent partner changes.
   • Music for the cotillion was often composed by famous court musicians.