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.
"Yoga helps older people improve their balance and avoid falling over."
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noun The amount of money left in an account after deposits and withdrawals, or the difference between credits and debits.
"Your account balance is shown at the top of the app screen."
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verb To bring something into a state of equilibrium, or to keep it steady without falling.
"The gymnast balanced on one foot on the narrow wooden beam."
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balance in a sentence
- Yoga helps older people improve their balance and avoid falling over.
- She lost her balance on the icy pavement and nearly fell.
- Your account balance is shown at the top of the app screen.
- I can't buy the laptop until the balance in my savings account is higher.
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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: "Yoga helps older people improve their balance and avoid falling over." 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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