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to jeté

to jeté

9.9
To jump from one foot to the other in ballet, often with a split in the air
  • verb
  • /ʒəˈteɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jetear
  • She practiced her jeté every day to perfect her technique for the recital.

Examples

  • Did you see him jeté during the performance?

  • The dancer will jeté gracefully across the stage during the performance.

  • He learned how to jeté after months of ballet training.

  • He jeté beautifully during the recital.

  • During the performance, the dancer jeté gracefully across the stage, showcasing her incredible skill.

  • He practiced every day to master the jeté, aiming for a perfect split in mid-air.

  • The ballet instructor encouraged her students to focus on their form when they jeté during the recital.

How High

to jeté
  • Specialized
9.9
leap
107 1.0
to jump
∞ 1.0
to hop
133 1.0

Surface Forms

jeté infinitive
jeté past
jeté past participle
jetant present participle
jetés third person singular

Etymology

The verb jeté comes from the French jeter meaning 'to throw', so to jeté is to 'throw' yourself from one foot to the other in a quick jump, which is why the movement feels sudden and launched.