French · Everyday Verbs
"to dance" in French: danser
danser
To dance in French is danser. Je danse means I dance. On danse ? invites someone onto the floor. Do not confuse the verb with the preposition dans (in).
Wedding
Tout le monde danse sur la terrasse.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce danser
Say it
dahn-SAY
/dɑ̃.se/
dahn-SAY. Nasal an; final er like ay. Je danse: zhuh dahns.
"to dance" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| danser | to dance Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je danse / tu danses | I dance / you dance Present. | Present. |
| on danse ? | shall we dance? Invitation. | Invitation. |
| danser toute la nuit | to dance all night Party talk. | Party talk. |
| dansé | danced Past participle. | Past participle. |
How to use danser in real life
- 1Wedding
Tout le monde danse sur la terrasse.
Everyone is dancing on the terrace.
Danse / dansent.
- 2Club
Tu danses avec moi sur cette chanson ?
Will you dance with me to this song?
Tu danses.
- 3Class
Nous dansons la salsa le mardi.
We dance salsa on Tuesdays.
Nous dansons.
Mistakes English speakers make with danser
Incorrect: Je dans la salle. (meaning dance)
Correct: Je danse dans la salle.
Danser is the verb; dans is only the preposition in.
Incorrect: Je suis danser.
Correct: Je danse. / J'aime danser.
Conjugate danser; don't stack être + infinitive for I dance.
Good to know
Bal populaire nights get everyone to danser outdoors. Kids' parties start with on danse ? Guinguettes still mean outdoor dancing by the water.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a party
ChatPal
Tu danses ce soir ?
Are you dancing tonight?
You
Oui, je danse dès la première chanson.
Yes, I dance from the first song.
ChatPal
Parfait, on y va.
Perfect, let's go.
You
Je te rejoins sur la piste.
I'll meet you on the floor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to dance" in French
How do you say to dance in French?
Danser.
How do you say I dance?
Je danse.
Danser vs dans?
Danser = to dance; dans = in.
How do you invite someone to dance?
On danse ? / Tu danses avec moi ?
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