cotilion

A formal ball where young women are introduced to society, or a lively French dance from the 18th century.

• 🇫🇷Bal officiel au cours duquel de jeunes femmes sont présentées à la société, ou danse française vive du XVIIIe siècle.

1. Formal social ball C1 formal american

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

   • The debutante attended her first cotillion at the grand hotel.
   • Cotillions are traditional events for presenting young ladies to society.
   • She wore a beautiful white gown to the cotillion.

   🇫🇷Bal de débutantes

2. Historical dance C1 formal

   A lively, intricate dance that originated in France during the 18th century, often performed in groups.

   • The dancers performed a cotillion at the historical reenactment.
   • The cotillion involves complex steps and partner changes.
   • Music for the cotillion was played by a small orchestra.

   🇫🇷Cotillon (danse)

   Synonymes: quadrille