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.
• junket noun A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.

Senses

ballade is used for these senses in English:

• junket A pleasure trip; a journey made for feasting or enjoyment, now especially a trip made ostensibly for business but which entails merrymaking or entertainment.

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