la balance
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun a. scale Je ne suis pas monté sur une balance depuis des mois. I haven't stepped on a scale in months.
b. scales
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural) La justice est souvent symbolisée par une balance. Justice is often symbolized by scales.
a. balance On peut ajuster la balance sur le premier enregistrement ? Les graves sont trop présents. Can the balance be adjusted on the first recording? The bass is too present.
3.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang) (informer) a. snitch
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang) Le prof est au courant. Il y a forcément une balance dans la classe. The teacher knows. There has to be a snitch in the class.
b. rat
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang) C’est pas moi qui t’ai dénoncé. Je suis pas une balance ! I'm not the one who told on you. I am no rat!
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