balanced

• Qui se trouve dans un état d'équilibre, où toutes les parties sont dans des proportions correctes.

Describes something that is in a state of equilibrium, with all parts in the correct proportions.

1. Stable and evenB1formal

   Being in a state of equilibrium; having equal weight or distribution.

   équilibré

   • She maintained a balanced diet for better health.
   • The gymnast performed a balanced routine on the beam.
   • A balanced budget is essential for the company's growth.

   Synonymesequitableevenharmoniouslevelpoisedproportionatestablesteadysymmetrical

   Antonymeslopsidedprecariousunbalancedunevenunstablewobbly

2. Fair and impartialB2formal

   Showing equal consideration to all sides; not biased.

   Équilibré, impartial

   • The journalist provided a balanced report on the issue.
   • A balanced approach to negotiations is necessary.
   • The judge gave a balanced verdict based on the evidence.

   Synonymesequitableevenhandedfairimpartialjustneutralobjectiveunbiased

   Antonymesone-sidedpartialprejudicedunfair

3. Mentally stableB2informal

   Having a calm and sensible state of mind; not extreme.

   Équilibré (mentalement)

   • He is a very balanced person, even under pressure.
   • She remained balanced during the crisis.
   • A balanced mind helps in making good decisions.

   Synonymescomposedeven-temperedlevel-headedrationalreasonablesanestablesteady

   Antonymesderangeddisturbederraticunhingedunstable

• 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