Which term means 'Closed'?

Which term means 'Closed'?

• A. En bas
• B. En haut
• C. Fermé
• D. Cou-de-pied

Answer: (C)

In ballet terminology, especially Cecchetti, this item is testing your knowledge of French terms that describe how the leg or foot is positioned. The word that means “Closed” is Fermé. It indicates a position where the line of the leg or feet comes together or remains compact rather than spread apart. The spelling with the accent shows the correct form in French. By contrast, en bas means down or low, en haut means up or high, and cou-de-pied refers to a specific foot placement on the neck of the foot (around the ankle area), which isn’t about closure.

In ballet terminology, especially Cecchetti, this item is testing your knowledge of French terms that describe how the leg or foot is positioned. The word that means “Closed” is Fermé. It indicates a position where the line of the leg or feet comes together or remains compact rather than spread apart. The spelling with the accent shows the correct form in French. By contrast, en bas means down or low, en haut means up or high, and cou-de-pied refers to a specific foot placement on the neck of the foot (around the ankle area), which isn’t about closure.