English–French
“balance” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃silje/
Example
Il est difficile de concilier le travail et la vie de famille.
It is difficult to balance work and family life.
How to say “balance” in French
“Balance” in French is concilier.
Two competing demands adjusted into one workable arrangement.
Example sentences with concilier
Il faut concilier travail et repos pour rester en bonne santé.
You need to reconcile work and rest to stay healthy.
Tips for using concilier
- For people who have fallen out, French normally uses réconcilier, while concilier commonly links two demands, interests, or viewpoints.
Other French words for “balance”
Il faut un équilibre dans l'alimentation.
There needs to be balance in the diet.
Il faut équilibrer ton travail et ta vie privée.
You need to balance your work and your personal life.