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    Balançaient (en. Were swinging)

    /ba.lɑ̃.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To oscillate an object from side to side.
    They swayed the branch to knock down the fruit.
    Ils balançaient la branche pour faire tomber les fruits.
    To move by alternating back-and-forth movements.
    The children were swaying on the swings at the park.
    Les enfants balançaient sur les balançoires au parc.
    To indicate a hesitant or alternating movement.
    He was swaying between two difficult decisions.
    Il balançait entre deux décisions difficiles.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'sway' with a suffix indicative of the imperfect tense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to toss around ideas
    To share or expose ideas loosely or informally.
    balancer des idées
    to balance the situation
    To change the situation or the balance of power.
    balancer le tableau
    to be in a state of swaying
    To be in a situation of uncertainty or hesitation.
    être dans le balancement

    Related Words

    to sway
    Enjoying a swinging motion.
    balancer
    oscillation
    Movement that goes back and forth of an object.
    oscillation
    balance
    State of a body at rest or in regular motion.
    équilibre

    Slang Meanings

    Swaying
    It creates a sway between them.
    Ça fait un balançage entre eux.
    Flipping
    He's flipping, he's swaying from side to side.
    Il flippe, il balance d'un côté à l'autre.