juggle

• Nom désignant l'action de lancer et de rattraper plusieurs objets en même temps, ou le fait de réorganiser des choses de manière à créer une impression trompeuse.

A noun referring to the act of throwing and catching multiple objects simultaneously, or the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression.

1. Deceptive rearrangementB2informal

   The act of rearranging or manipulating things, often information or figures, to create a misleading or false impression.

   manipulation trompeuse

   • The accountant's juggle of the numbers was eventually discovered.
   • His financial juggle fooled the investors for a while.
   • The politician's juggle of facts was exposed by the journalist.

   Synonymesdistortionfalsificationjugglingmanipulationmisrepresentation

2. Object manipulationA2formal

   The act of throwing and catching several objects, such as balls or clubs, in a continuous pattern for entertainment or skill.

   jonglerie

   • The clown's juggle of three balls amazed the children.
   • He practiced his juggle for hours to perfect the routine.
   • Her juggle of flaming torches was the highlight of the show.

   Synonymesjuggling

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de lancer et rattraper continuellement plusieurs objets en l'air, ou, au sens figuré, pour gérer plusieurs tâches ou responsabilités en même temps.

A verb used to describe the act of continuously tossing and catching multiple objects in the air, or metaphorically, to manage multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously.

1. Throw and catch objectsA2formal

   To continuously toss and catch multiple objects in the air, keeping them moving.

   Jongler

   • He can juggle three balls at once.
   • The clown juggled oranges and apples during the show.
   • She learned to juggle as a child.

2. Manage multiple tasksB1informal

   To handle or deal with several activities or responsibilities at the same time.

   gérer plusieurs tâches à la fois

   • She has to juggle work, school, and family.
   • He is juggling three different projects this week.
   • It's hard to juggle so many commitments.

   Synonymesbalancecarry oncoordinatehandlemanage

3. Manipulate or rearrangeB2formal

   To change or rearrange elements, often to achieve a desired result or to deceive.

   Manipuler ou réarranger

   • The accountant juggled the numbers to hide the loss.
   • He tried to juggle the facts to make himself look better.
   • They juggled the schedule to fit in the extra meeting.

   Synonymesadjustalterdoctorfalsifyfiddlemanipulatemisrepresentrearrangerigshuffletweak

   Antonymesfix

4. Influence slylyC1informal

   To influence or manipulate someone in a clever or deceptive way.

   manipuler subtilement

   • She juggled her boss into giving her a promotion.
   • He juggled the committee members to get his proposal approved.
   • They juggled the voters with empty promises.

   Synonymesbeguilehoodwink

5. Hold with difficultyB2informal

   To hold something in an unstable or insecure way, trying to keep it balanced.

   porter difficilement en équilibre

   • He juggled the heavy boxes as he walked down the stairs.
   • She juggled the stack of plates, trying not to drop them.
   • They juggled the fragile equipment through the narrow doorway.

   Synonymesbalancepoisesteady