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counterbalance in French

counterbalance in French is contrepoids, contrebalancer, contre-balancer — counterbalance means a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

counterbalance in French

contrepoids
noun
contrebalancer
verb
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
contre-balancer
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

What does "counterbalance" mean?

  1. noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  2. noun A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
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What is "counterbalance" in French?

"counterbalance" in French is contrepoids, contrebalancer, contre-balancer. counterbalance means: A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

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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