balance

• Nom désignant l'état d'équilibre, de stabilité ou de répartition uniforme du poids, des forces ou des éléments, ainsi que l'instrument servant à peser et l'acte de maintenir une position stable.

A noun referring to a state of equilibrium, stability, or equal distribution of weight, force, or elements.

1. StabilityA2formal

   A state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance.

   Équilibre

   • You need to maintain a balance between work and play.
   • The government aims to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
   • She lost her balance and fell off the bike.

   Synonymescounterbalanceequilibriumequipoiseevennessproportionstabilitysymmetry

   Antonymesimbalanceinstabilityunsteadiness

2. Remaining amountA2formal

   The amount of money still owed after some payment has been made, or the amount in an account.

   Solde restant dû ou disponible

   • The balance on my credit card is $500.
   • Please check your bank balance online.
   • After paying the deposit, the remaining balance is due next month.

   Synonymesremainderresidualresiduerest

3. Weighing deviceB1formal

   An instrument for weighing things, typically consisting of a beam with a pan at each end.

   Instrument de pesage

   • The chemist used a precise balance to measure the powder.
   • The gold was weighed on a balance scale.
   • The balance showed the exact weight of the ingredients.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de maintenir ou de remettre quelque chose en position stable afin qu'il ne tombe pas, ou pour comparer l'importance relative ou l'égalité de deux ou plusieurs choses.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping or putting something in a steady position so that it does not fall, or to compare the relative importance or equality of two or more things.

1. Keep steadyA2formal

   To keep something in a steady position so that it does not fall.

   tenir en équilibre

   • She balanced a book on her head while walking.
   • He balanced the tray of drinks carefully.
   • The acrobat balanced on one hand for several seconds.

   Synonymescounterbalancelevelpoisesteady

   Antonymesdestabilizeoverturnunbalanceupset

2. Equalize or offsetB1formal

   To give equal weight or importance to different things.

   équilibrer

   • You need to balance work and family life.
   • The government aims to balance the budget by next year.
   • She balanced the flavors in the dish perfectly.

   Synonymescompensatecounterbalancecounterpoiseequalizeeven outlevelneutralizeoffset

   Antonymesskewunbalanceunsettleupset

3. Financial accountingB2formalbusiness

   To calculate the difference between credits and debits in an account.

   Balancer (comptabilité)

   • The accountant balanced the company's books at the end of the month.
   • I need to balance my checkbook before paying the bills.
   • The bank statement balances with my records.

   Synonymesreconcilesquaretally