etoiles

/eɪˈtwɑlz/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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