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pas de deux

/pɑː də ˈdɜː/

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phrase

/pɑː də ˈdɜː/C1formalart
  • ruФранцузский термин, означающий «шаг двоих», используемый в балете для обозначения танцевального дуэта, обычно с участием танцора и танцовщицы, исполняющих сложные поддержки, повороты и скоординированные движения.

A French term meaning 'step of two,' used in ballet to refer to a dance duet, typically involving a male and female dancer performing intricate lifts, turns, and coordinated movements.

  1. Ballet duetB2formal

    A dance for two people, typically a male and a female, in classical ballet.

    ruПа-де-де

    • The pas de deux in Swan Lake is one of the most famous in ballet.
    • She performed a beautiful pas de deux with her partner.
    • The audience applauded the pas de deux for its grace and precision.
  2. Close collaborationC1informal

    A situation where two people work closely together, often in a creative or professional context.

    ruТесное сотрудничество

    • Their business partnership was a perfect pas de deux of ideas.
    • The director and the lead actor performed a creative pas de deux during the film's production.
    • The negotiation was a delicate pas de deux between the two companies.