Francúzština | Angličtina |
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contrepoids nom {m} | counterweight [counterweights]◼◼◼(heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something) balance [balances]◼◼◼(something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium) counterbalance [counterbalances]◼◼◼(force or influence balancing an opposite one) counterbalance [counterbalances]◼◼◼(weight balancing an opposite one) |
poids et contrepoids nom {m pl} | checks and balances◼◼◼(system for balancing the powers between branches of government) |