noun🔗ShareBalancement, oscillationThe act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon."The chef's precise sway of the cleaver was impressive. "Le balancement précis du couperet par le chef était impressionnant.actiontendencyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalancement, oscillationA rocking or swinging motion."The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."La vieille chanson a provoqué un léger balancement chez tout le monde dans la pièce.actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInfluence, poids, autoritéInfluence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side"The teacher's sway over the students was undeniable; they listened attentively to everything she said. "L'influence de la professeure sur les élèves était indéniable ; ils écoutaient attentivement tout ce qu'elle disait.politicsgovernmentattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrépondérance, influencePreponderance; turn or cast of balance."The sway of public opinion clearly favored a new school policy. "La prépondérance de l'opinion publique favorisait clairement une nouvelle politique scolaire.tendencypositionattitudeactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePouvoir, dominationRule; dominion; control; power."The teacher's sway over the classroom was absolute; the students followed her instructions without question. "Le pouvoir de l'enseignant sur la classe était absolu ; les élèves suivaient ses instructions sans poser de questions.politicsgovernmentstatelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBranche, baguetteA switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work."The thatcher carefully tightened the sway around the bundle of reeds, securing it firmly to the roof. "Le chaumier serra soigneusement la branche autour de la botte de roseaux, la fixant solidement au toit.agriculturematerialutensilbuildingtechnicalitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDébattement latéralThe maximum amplitude of a vehicle's lateral motion."The car's sway during the bumpy road made it difficult to concentrate on my math homework. "Le débattement latéral de la voiture sur la route cahoteuse rendait difficile de me concentrer sur mes devoirs de maths.vehiclenauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancer, osciller, se balancerTo move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock."sway to the music;  The trees swayed in the breeze."Se balancer au rythme de la musique ; Les arbres se balançaient dans la brise.actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancer, manierTo move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield."to sway the sceptre"Manier le sceptre.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInfluencer, dirigerTo influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade."Do you think you can sway their decision?"Pensez-vous pouvoir influencer leur décision ?politicsgovernmentcommunicationmediamoralattitudeactionorganizationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancer, oscillerTo cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp."reeds swayed by the wind;  judgment swayed by passion"Roseaux balancés par le vent ; jugement influencé par la passion.attitudeactiontendencymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHisserTo hoist (a mast or yard) into position."to sway up the yards"hisser les verguesnauticalsailingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancer, inclinerTo be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline."The old oak tree swayed gently in the breeze. "Le vieux chêne se balançait doucement dans la brise.attitudetendencyactionpoliticsmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInfluencer, peserTo have weight or influence."The teacher's strong arguments swayed the students' opinions on the project. "Les arguments solides de l'enseignant ont influencé les opinions des élèves sur le projet.politicsgovernmentbusinesseconomysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGouverner, régnerTo bear sway; to rule; to govern."The principal's opinion continues to sway the school board's decisions. "L'opinion du principal continue de gouverner les décisions du conseil scolaire.governmentpoliticsroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
