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charleston

/ˈtʃɑːrl.stən/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant soit la capitale de la Virginie-Occidentale, soit une ville portuaire historique de Caroline du Sud, soit une danse de salon américaine vivante, populaire au début du XXe siècle., Danser le charleston, une danse énergique populaire dans les années 1920, ou bouger de manière vive et balancée, avec des mouvements de jambes et de bras rapides et exubérants.

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noun

/ˈtʃɑːrl.stən/B1formalamerican
  • frNom propre désignant soit la capitale de la Virginie-Occidentale, soit une ville portuaire historique de Caroline du Sud, soit une danse de salon américaine vivante, populaire au début du XXe siècle.

A proper noun referring to either the capital city of West Virginia, a historic port city in South Carolina, or a lively American ballroom dance that was popular in the early 20th century.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. City in West VirginiaB1formalamerican

    The capital city of the U.S. state of West Virginia, located in the central part of the state along the Kanawha River.

    frCharleston (capitale de la Virginie-Occidentale)

    • Charleston is the political and cultural hub of West Virginia.
    • The state legislature meets in Charleston every year.
    • Many tourists visit Charleston for its history and outdoor activities.
  2. City in South CarolinaB1formalamerican

    A historic port city in southeastern South Carolina, known for its well-preserved architecture and Southern charm.

    frCharleston (ville des États-Unis)

    • Charleston, South Carolina, is famous for its cobblestone streets and historic homes.
    • The port of Charleston is one of the busiest on the East Coast.
    • She visited Charleston to explore its beautiful gardens and plantations.
  3. B2informalart

    A lively American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm, popular in the early 20th century, especially during the 1920s.

    frcharleston

    • The Charleston was a favorite dance at jazz clubs in the 1920s.
    • She learned the Charleston for the themed party.
    • The dancers performed a high-energy Charleston routine on stage.
Formes
  • charlestons plural form
  • charlestons' possessive plural form
  • charleston's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈtʃɑːrl.stən/C1formalamerican
  • frDanser le charleston, une danse énergique populaire dans les années 1920, ou bouger de manière vive et balancée, avec des mouvements de jambes et de bras rapides et exubérants.

A verb meaning to dance the Charleston, a lively dance popular in the 1920s, or to move in a similar energetic, swinging manner.

  1. Dance the CharlestonB2informal

    To perform the Charleston, a lively and energetic dance popular in the 1920s, characterized by swinging arms and legs.

    frDanser le charleston

    • They spent the evening charlestoning at the jazz club.
    • She learned to charleston from her grandmother.
    • The dancers charlestoned across the floor with great enthusiasm.
Formes
  • charlestoned past participle
  • charlestoned past simple
  • charlestoning present participle
  • charlestons third person singular