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balance verb

  /ˈbæləns/
  • (transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
équilibrer, balancer
  • (transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
apurer
  • (transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
balancer

balance noun

  /ˈbæləns/
  • (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.
solde, balance
  • (watchmaking) A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
balancier
  • (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
contrepoids
  • (uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
équilibre

balanced adjective

  /ˈbælənst/
  • Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
équilibré

balancing

rééquilibrage

balancer

masselotte

balancer noun

  /ˈbæ.lən.sɚ/
  • An acrobat.
équilibriste
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