danser

Senses

1. 1.

   to dance

   to move the body rhythmically to music

2. 2.

   to dance (with)

   to dance as a partner with someone

3. 3.

   to hop, bounce, or jiggle

   to move up and down or around restlessly

Examples

• "Elle danse très bien depuis son enfance."

  She has danced very well since childhood.

• "Tu veux danser avec moi ce soir ?"

  Do you want to dance with me tonight?

• "Les enfants dansaient de joie en voyant le gâteau."

  The children jumped around with joy when they saw the cake.

Usage

Common, neutral verb. In formal contexts, "danser" is typically transitive when a partner is involved (danser avec quelqu'un); the object can also be a type of dance (danser le tango). The figurative sense of jumping around with excitement or restlessness is more colloquial.