Balance
/ba.lɑ̃s/
The English phrase 'libra' is Balance in French.
Balance is the name used for the astrological sign Libra. When you are stating your own zodiac sign, you use the noun without an article, such as in Je suis Balance.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The astrological sign Libra is a feminine noun in French, and it is typically used with the definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /ba.lɑ̃s/.
Did you know?
- In French culture, the sign Balance is often stereotyped as the most indecisive of the zodiac. This is linguistically reinforced by the phrase peser le pour et le contre, which means to weigh the pros and cons.
- The etymology of Balance reveals its origins in the Latin 'bilanx', which literally means 'two scales' due to the 'bi-' prefix.
- While English speakers use the Latin 'Libra' for the stars, French speakers use the common noun Balance, making the astrological sign sound like a household object.
Examples in context
- Je suis Balance.I'm a Libra.This sentence is useful for stating your own zodiac sign using Balance.Tatoeba #11494945 by felix63, translation #7489916 by CM
- Les douze signes du Zodiac sont : le bélier, le taureau, les gémeaux, le cancer, le lion, la vierge, la balance, le scorpion, le sagittaire, le capricorne, le verseau et les poissons.The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence provides a list of the twelve signs of the Zodiac, including Balance.Tatoeba #3704236 by sacredceltic, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
- Je suis né sous le signe de la Balance.I was born under the sign of Libra.
- Elle est Balance, n'est-ce pas ?She is a Libra, isn't she?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing someone's personality at a cafe.
- LucasEst-ce que Sarah est Balance ?Is Sarah a Libra?
- ChloéOui, c'est son signe.Yes, that is her sign.
- LucasC'est pour ça qu'elle est si calme.That's why she is so calm.
- ChloéEffectivement, elle est très équilibrée.Indeed, she is very balanced.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “libra” translations and entries Balance, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balance, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
