counterbalance in French
counterbalance in French is contrepoids, contrebalancer, contre-balancer — counterbalance means a weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
counterbalance in French
contrepoids
contrebalancer
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
contre-balancer
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
What does "counterbalance" mean?
- noun A weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
- noun A force or influence that offsets or holds back an opposing one.
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What is "counterbalance" in French?
"counterbalance" in French is contrepoids, contrebalancer, contre-balancer. counterbalance means: A weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
Are there other ways to say "counterbalance" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "counterbalance": contrepoids, contrebalancer, contre-balancer.
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