Temps-lie
noun, plural temps liés
[French tahn lee-ey] /French tɑ̃ liˈeɪ/ (Show IPA). Ballet.
1.
a series of systematized and connected arm and leg movements done for practice.
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noun 1. the act of tempting; enticement or allurement. 2. something that tempts, entices, or allures. 3. the fact or state of being tempted, especially to evil. 4. an instance of this. 5. (initial capital letter) the temptation of Christ by Satan. Matt. 4. noun 1. the act of tempting or the state of being […]
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