balanced

UK
/ˈbæl.ənst/
US
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balancedpast participle
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US
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Used as the past participle of the verb ‘balance’ functioning adjectivally.
Translations
équilibréSens passif : rendu stable ou ajusté pour être en équilibre.
The wheels must be balanced before the car can be driven safely.
Les roues doivent être équilibrées avant que la voiture puisse être conduite en toute sécurité.
Definitions
Made steady or adjusted so that opposing forces, weights, or elements are in equilibrium.
The wheels must be balanced before the car can be driven safely.
balancedadjective
more balanced
Comp.
most balanced
Super.
UK
/ˈbælənst/
US
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Translations
équilibréSens général : en état d’équilibre ; également pour une répartition ou des proportions correctes.
The balanced scales indicated that both sides had equal weight.
La balance équilibrée indiquait que les deux côtés avaient le même poids.
Additional translations
mesuréSe dit d’une attitude, d’un jugement ou d’une approche modérés, sans excès.
pondéréPlus fréquent pour une opinion, une décision ou une analyse réfléchie et non extrême.
Definitions
Being in a state of equilibrium or equal distribution.
The balanced scales indicated that both sides had equal weight.
Having different elements in the correct proportions.
She maintained a balanced diet to ensure she received all necessary nutrients.
Showing good judgment and not being extreme or excessive.
His balanced approach to the problem helped in finding a fair solution.
balanceverb

balanced

Past Simple

balanced
Past Simple
balanced
Past Participle
balancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæl.əns/
US
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Translations
She balanced the book on her head while walking across the room.
Elle a équilibré le livre sur sa tête en traversant la pièce.
se tenir en équilibrePour un être ou un objet qui reste stable.
The cat balanced on the narrow fence.
Le chat se tenait en équilibre sur la clôture étroite.
Definitions
To keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.
She balanced the book on her head while walking across the room.
To offset or compare the value of one thing with another.
He tried to balance his work life with his personal life.
To arrange or adjust (an account) so that the debits and credits are equal.
The accountant worked late to balance the company's financial statements.
To bring into harmony or proportion.
The chef balanced the flavors in the dish by adding a touch of lemon.
To remain steady and not fall.
The cat balanced on the narrow fence.
balancenoun
Definitions
An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.
The gymnast maintained perfect balance on the beam.
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
The artist achieved a pleasing balance of colors in the painting.
An instrument for weighing, especially one with a central pivot, beam, and two scales.
The old-fashioned balance was used to measure the ingredients precisely.
The amount of money held in an account.
She checked her bank balance before making the purchase.
balanceadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for balance; used attributively before another noun.
The gymnast practiced on a balance beam.