Bilan (en. Balance sheet)

/bi.lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Document that presents a status report, often financial.

The financial report of the company shows an increase in its profits.

Le bilan financier de l'entreprise montre une augmentation de ses bénéfices.

Result or conclusion of a situation or activity.

After one year of work, the balance is very positive.

Après un an de travail, le bilan est très positif.

Summary of gains or losses after a given period.

One must take stock of the season before starting the next.

Il faut faire un bilan de la saison avant de commencer la suivante.

From the Latin 'bilan' which referred to a scale, reflecting the idea of weighing results.

to take stock

To evaluate the situation after a certain period.

faire le bilan

skills assessment

Assessment of a person's skills.

bilan de compétences

annual review

Evaluation that takes place every year.

bilan annuel

assessment

Process of estimating value, performance, or quality.

évaluation

situation

State or circumstance of a person or an event.

situation

performance

Measure of effectiveness or results obtained.

performance

personal assessment

Every year, I do a personal assessment of my achievements.

Chaque année, je fais un bilan personnel de mes réalisations.

progress assessment

We should conduct a progress assessment after six months of work.

On devrait faire un bilan d'étape après six mois de travail.