No. 12,139 in French
valser
To waltz; to move or swirl around gracefully, often in a dance.
In a sentence
Elle aime valser sur la piste de danse.
She loves to waltz on the dance floor.
In this sentence, 'valser' refers to the act of performing the waltz dance, showcasing its traditional meaning.
Les papiers ont valsé dans le courant d'air.
The papers waltzed in the draft.
Here, 'valser' is used metaphorically to describe the swirling movement of papers in the air, indicating a figurative use.
L'entreprise a vu plusieurs directeurs valser en quelques mois.
The company saw several directors waltzing in a few months.
'Valser' is employed idiomatically to imply frequent changes or turnover, reflecting an informal usage.
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