cotillion in French
cotillion in French is cotillon — cotillion means a formal social dance, historically French, often performed by young debutantes.
cotillion in French
cotillon
(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]
What does "cotillion" mean?
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noun A formal social dance, historically French, often performed by young debutantes.
"She wore a white gown for her cotillion, marking her formal entry into society."
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cotillion in a sentence
- She wore a white gown for her cotillion, marking her formal entry into society.
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What is "cotillion" in French?
"cotillion" in French is cotillon. cotillion means: A formal social dance, historically French, often performed by young debutantes.
How do you use "cotillion" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a white gown for her cotillion, marking her formal entry into society." In French, "cotillion" is cotillon.
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