balancer
/ba.lɑ̃.se/
The English phrase "yeet" can be expressed in French using balancer.
The term is used to describe the action of throwing something with great force and a lack of care.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /ba.lɑ̃.se/.
Did you know?
- In certain French slang contexts, balancer can also mean to 'snitch' or to 'drop' a piece of information on someone, similar to 'dropping' a bombshell.
- In French, the noun 'balancement' refers to a gentle swaying, which creates a linguistic irony when the verb balancer is used for the aggressive 'yeet' action.
- In a legal or formal context, balancer can refer to the act of balancing accounts or weights, far removed from the slang 'yeet'.
Examples in context
- Balance le ballon !Yeet the ball!
- Ne va pas balancer ce sac par la fenêtre !Don't yeet that bag out the window!
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are cleaning their room.
- EmmaRegarde ce vieux magazine, je vais le balancer.Look at this old magazine, I'm going to yeet it.
- NathanFais attention à ne pas toucher la lampe !Be careful not to hit the lamp!
- EmmaT'inquiète, je sais balancer un papier.Don't worry, I know how to yeet a piece of paper.
- NathanD'accord, balance-le dans la corbeille alors.Alright, yeet it into the bin then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry balancer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
