balance in French
balance in French is contrepoids, équilibre, solde — balance means a state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
balance in French
contrepoids
(literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
équilibre
(uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
solde
balance
balancier
(watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
équilibrer
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
balancer
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
apurer
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
What does "balance" mean?
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noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
"She lost her balance on the icy pavement and nearly fell."
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noun The amount of money left in an account after deposits and withdrawals, or the difference between credits and debits.
"He checked his bank balance before deciding whether to buy the tickets."
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verb To bring something into a state of equilibrium, or to keep it steady without falling.
"She balanced the tray of drinks carefully as she crossed the room."
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balance in a sentence
- She lost her balance on the icy pavement and nearly fell.
- Good design is about balance between form and function.
- He checked his bank balance before deciding whether to buy the tickets.
- She balanced the tray of drinks carefully as she crossed the room.
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What is "balance" in French?
"balance" in French is contrepoids, équilibre, solde. balance means: A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
How do you use "balance" in a sentence?
Example: "She lost her balance on the icy pavement and nearly fell." In French, "balance" is contrepoids, équilibre, solde.
Are there other ways to say "balance" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "balance": contrepoids, équilibre, solde, balance, balancier, équilibrer.
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