chasse
pronunciation
How to pronounce chasse in British English:
UK [ˈʃæseɪ]
How to pronounce chasse in American English:
US [ʃæ'seɪ]
-
- Noun:
- (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
-
- Verb:
- perform a chasse step, in ballet
Word Origin
- chasse (n.)
- from French chassé "chase, chasing," past participle of chasser "to chase, hunt" (see chase (v.)); borrowed 19c. in a variety of senses and expressions, such as "chaser" (in the drinking sense), short for chasse-café, literally "coffee-chaser." Also as a dance step (1867).