footwork

jeu de jambes

Façon de déplacer les pieds, surtout en dansant ou en pratiquant un sport.

En anglais simple : The way someone moves their feet, especially when dancing or playing a sport.

• Her footwork is excellent.
• The boxer improved his footwork through daily practice.
• Quick footwork helped him reach the ball.

Expressions courantes : fancy footwork, quick footwork, improve footwork

habileté, finesse

Habileté à gérer une situation difficile, notamment en trouvant des moyens astucieux de contourner les problèmes.

En anglais simple : Skill in handling a difficult situation, especially by finding clever ways around problems.

• The deal required some clever footwork.
• Her diplomatic footwork kept both sides happy.
• It took fancy footwork to avoid answering that question.

Synonymes : finesse, tact, skill

Expressions courantes : fancy footwork, political footwork, clever footwork

footwork

Style rapide de musique électronique et danse de rue associée, nés à Chicago.

En anglais simple : A fast electronic music style and related street dance that began in Chicago.

• The DJ played footwork.
• She entered a footwork dance battle in Chicago.
• This producer combines footwork with other electronic styles.

Expressions courantes : footwork music, footwork track, footwork battle