ba lê

[ʔɓaː˧˧ le˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) ballet

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

múa ba lêto perform ballet
Con bé đang học ba lê.The little girl is learning ballet.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ba lê” mean?

(noun) ballet

Is “ba lê” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.