pas de trois


pas de trois

noun \-ˈtrwä, -ˈtwä\
plural pas de trois\-ˈtrwä(z), -ˈtwä(z)\

Definition of PAS DE TROIS

: a dance or figure for three performers

Origin of PAS DE TROIS

French, literally, step for three
First Known Use: circa 1762

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