équilibre

balance

noun ay-kee-LEEBR Rare

Origin: Latin aequilibrium (equal balance).

Also means

equilibrium

Usage Note

Équilibre covers physical balance (standing on one leg), mental equilibrium, and political balance of power. Perdre l'équilibre means 'to lose one's balance'. The adjective équilibré ('balanced, well-rounded') is very commonly used for people and diets.

Examples

"Il a du mal à garder l'équilibre."

Natural Translation

He has trouble keeping his balance.

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