Which term means 'On the ground'?

Which term means 'On the ground'?

• A. En dehors
• B. En dedans
• C. Sauté
• D. A terre

Answer: (D)

In ballet terminology, where the movement happens is described by specific French terms. à terre means on the ground, indicating the action is performed on the floor or finishes on the floor, not in the air. The other terms point to different ideas: en dehors means outward (often used for turns), en dedans means inward, and sauté means jumping. So the term that best matches “On the ground” is à terre.

In ballet terminology, where the movement happens is described by specific French terms. à terre means on the ground, indicating the action is performed on the floor or finishes on the floor, not in the air. The other terms point to different ideas: en dehors means outward (often used for turns), en dedans means inward, and sauté means jumping. So the term that best matches “On the ground” is à terre.