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Tendu a la seconde
Probably fondu, plie, battement and tendu
brushing the foot through the floor with toes slightly off the floor
I think you mean "tendu". It is French for "to point". This is a basic step of sliding your foot on the ground to extend with a pointed foot, front, side, or back.
In ballet there are some key movements such as port de bras, plie, battement tendu and sauté. There are also five positions that can be viewed on the related link.