équilibrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to balance

   to distribute weight or forces equally on both sides

2. 2.

   to balance; to equalize

   to make two things equal in amount, value, or importance

3. 3.

   to stabilize; to steady

   to maintain a state of equilibrium or stability

Examples

• "Il faut équilibrer le budget pour éviter un déficit."

  One must balance the budget to avoid a deficit.

• "Elle essaie d'équilibrer sa vie professionnelle et personnelle."

  She tries to balance her professional and personal life.

• "Le funambule équilibre une longue perche pour ne pas tomber."

  The tightrope walker balances a long pole to avoid falling.

Usage

A regular -ER verb used in both concrete (physical balance) and abstract (managing competing demands) contexts. Common in business, accounting, and everyday discourse. Note the accent: équilibrer (with accent grave on first e).