The French word for the number two, often seen in English in phrases borrowed from French.
From Latin 'duo' meaning two, through Old French. Cognate with English 'two', German 'zwei', and other Indo-European numbers from the root 'dwo-' meaning two.
In ballet, 'pas de deux' literally means 'step of two' and refers to a dance performed by two people, usually showcasing both technical skill and romantic partnership. The phrase has become so embedded in English that many ballet terms are simply borrowed wholesale from French.
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