balance
verb
/ˈbæləns/
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- (transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
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équilibrer,
balancer
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- (transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
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apurer
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- (transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
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balancer
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balance
noun
/ˈbæləns/
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- (accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
- (accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
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solde,
balance
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- (watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
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balancier
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- (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
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contrepoids
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- (uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
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équilibre
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balanced
adjective
/ˈbælənst/
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- Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
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équilibré
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