Balançant (en. Swinging)
/ba.lɑ̃.sɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that oscillates or is in precarious balance.
The swaying pendulum attracted all eyes.
Le pendule balançant attirait tous les regards.
Moving dynamically.
She had a swaying dance style that captivated the audience.
Elle avait un style de danse balançant qui captivait le public.
Referring to a rhythmic and fluid movement.
The branches of the trees swaying in the wind created a beautiful image.
Les branches des arbres balançant au gré du vent donnaient une belle image.
Etymology
From the verb 'to sway' with the suffix '-ing' to express a state of action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
swaying like a pendulum
Moves regularly from one side to the other.
balançant comme un pendule
a swaying movement
A way of moving that involves oscillation.
un mouvement balançant
to be in a swaying situation
To be in a state of uncertainty or unstable equilibrium.
être dans une situation balançant
Related Words
balance
State of an object at rest, often used to describe balance.
balance
to sway
Action of making something sway or move from side to side.
balancer
pendulum
Time-measuring instrument that uses a swaying movement.
pendule
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of emotional imbalance.
Since the breakup, he has been constantly swaying.
Depuis la rupture, il est toujours balançant.
To have an unstable lifestyle.
She changes cities every month, a real swayer.
Elle change de ville tous les mois, un vrai balançant.