en l'air

adverb (or adjective)

äⁿ ˈl+pronunciation at air
ballet
: in the air
opposed to par terre

Word History

Etymology

French, in the air

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“En l'air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20l%27air. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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