etoiles
/eɪˈtwɑlz/
noun
- Stars (the plural of 'étoile', used especially in French contexts or in ballet).
- She named her café 'Les Etoiles' after the stars.
- The night sky was filled with bright etoiles.
- The ballet company promoted her to the rank of etoiles.
- In ballet, a principal dancer of the highest rank, especially in the Paris Opera Ballet.
- The etoiles performed a stunning pas de deux.
- Only a few dancers ever achieve the title of etoiles.
- She trained for years to become one of the etoiles of the company.