counterbalance

• Nom désignant un poids ou une force qui équilibre ou compense un autre, ou quelque chose qui sert à neutraliser ou contrer une influence opposée.

A noun referring to a weight or force that balances or offsets another, or something that serves to neutralize or counteract an opposing influence.

1. Physical weightB2formal

   A weight that balances another weight, used in machines or structures.

   Contrepoids

   • The crane uses a counterbalance to lift heavy loads.
   • Engineers added a counterbalance to stabilize the bridge.
   • The elevator's counterbalance ensures smooth operation.

   Synonymesbalancecounterpoisecounterweight

2. Opposing force or influenceC1formal

   Something that has an equal and opposite effect, neutralizing or offsetting something else.

   Force ou influence opposée

   • The new policy acts as a counterbalance to the previous one.
   • Her calm nature is a perfect counterbalance to his impulsiveness.
   • The government introduced taxes as a counterbalance to inflation.

   Synonymesbalancecheckcompensationcounterpoisecountervailcounterweightoffset

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de compenser ou de neutraliser l'effet de quelque chose en exerçant une action ou une influence opposée.

A verb used to indicate the act of offsetting or neutralizing the effect of something by exerting an opposing force or influence.

1. Offset or neutralizeC1formal

   To have an equal and opposite effect to something, thereby balancing it.

   Contrebalancer, compenser

   • The new tax cuts counterbalance the increase in spending.
   • Her calm demeanor counterbalances his impulsive nature.
   • The weight on the other side counterbalances the load.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcounterpoisecountervailneutralizeoffsetredress

2. Compensate forC1formal

   To act as a counterweight or compensation for something.

   Compenser

   • The benefits of the plan counterbalance the risks involved.
   • His experience counterbalances his lack of formal education.
   • The company's strong brand counterbalances its high prices.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcountervailneutralizeoffset