ballade — meaning in English

English meaning

• ballad noun A simple narrative song or poem, often telling a romantic or dramatic story, typically slow and sentimental.
• lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

Senses

ballade is used for these senses in English:

• ballad A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
• lay A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.

lay — full definition

1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.

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