pas
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɑz// UK //pˈæs// pas
n. a step or a move in a dance, especially in ballet. It is also used to describe a formal step or action in a social situation.
n. a step or movement in dancing, particularly in formal ballet. Often used in French-derived phrases to indicate a specific sequence or a social maneuver.
The dancer performed a perfect pas de deux.
The diplomat's careful pas was designed to avoid offending either side during the delicate negotiations.
The choreographer integrated a traditional pas into the modern routine, bridging the gap between classical technique and contemporary expression.
Usage
Commonly appears in fixed French phrases like 'pas de deux' or 'pas seul'.