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# bilan — French to English

How French *bilan* is translated into English in open, checked parallel texts: 5 translations with example sentences.

The Elamur Dictionary has no French section yet; the English translations below link to their meanings where it has them.

Sentence pairs counted, by form: bilan (34 270), bilans (5 386). By style: everyday 13 · parliamentary 2 169 · legal and administrative 8 711 · UN documents 28 763.

## balance

Used about 14 122 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 181 · legal and administrative ≈ 7 350 · UN documents ≈ 6 592). Forms: balance, balances. Meaning: [balance in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/balance/).

- À quoi ressemble le **bilan**?
  What does the closing **balance** look like?
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 831696)

- les transactions et **bilans**,
  transactions and **balance** sheets,
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 2135432)

- 3 Modèle de **bilan** (exemple). 15
  3 Model **balance** sheet (example) 15
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 9757935)

- Toutefois, il nous faut également tirer un **bilan** critique.
  At the same time, though, we also have to strike a critical **balance**.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 296850)

- **Bilan** des droits en début d'année
  **Balance** of rights at start of year
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 505332)

## record

Used about 2 787 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 90 · UN documents ≈ 2 697). Meaning: [record in the Elamur Dictionary](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/record/).

- La stabilité relative est basée sur des **bilans**, l'égalité d'accès sur le tonnage des flottes.
  Relative stability is based on track **record**; equal access is based on fleet tonnages.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 328856)

- Le **bilan** de ces interventions a été mitigé.
  The **record** of these interventions was mixed.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 14338119)

- Plus largement, elle couvre le **bilan** environnemental de l'UE pour le milieu marin et explique pourquoi celle-ci doit agir.
  On a broader level, it covers the EU's environmental **record** on the marine environment and explains why the EU needs to take action.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 875204)

- Là, le **bilan** de notre organisation est, je le crains, plutôt moins retentissant.
  The **record** of our Organization is, I am afraid, rather less compelling.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 1667886)

- En Irlande, indépendamment de ce que mon collègue, M. Hyland, a déclaré, nous affichons un **bilan** désastreux en matière de gestion de déchets.
  In Ireland, regardless of what my colleague Mr Hyland said, we have an appalling **record** on waste management.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 24213)

## results

Used about 2 165 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 68 · UN documents ≈ 2 097).

- Ils nous livrent leur **bilan**, j'y souscris.
  So what are the **results** of this militarily imposed Treaty?
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1830378)

- Les **bilans** dressés ici et autour des tables rondes montrent que les résultats obtenus sont fort mitigés.
  The assessments we have heard in this Hall and in the round tables show that the **results** we have achieved are very mixed.
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 8907565)

- **Bilan** de la Présidence suédoise - Conclusions du Conseil européen des 10 et 11 décembre 2009 (débat)
  **Results** of the Swedish Presidency - Outcome of the European Council on 10 and 11 December 2009 (debate)
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1320071)

- Évaluation et **bilan** de l &apos; exécution des mandats relatifs à la protection des civils dans les opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies
  Evaluation of the implementation and **results** of protection of civilians mandates in United Nations peacekeeping operations
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 28833441)

- De tels **bilans** ont en effet été réalisés et les résultats vont dans le sens contraire des affirmations du pétitionnaire et, aujourd'hui, du rapport.
  They were, in fact, carried out, and the **results** show the opposite of what the petitioner, and now also the report, assert. That is something that we have to respect.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 930039)

## accounts

Used about 708 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 45 · legal and administrative ≈ 363 · UN documents ≈ 300).

- Cela me semble une bonne idée, Madame la Commissaire, et j' espère que vous étudierez la possibilité de mettre en uvre de tels **bilans** en matière de connaissances.
  'Knowledge **accounts**' are a good idea, Commissioner, which I hope you will consider.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 291572)

- La prestation de services «autorisés» interrégionaux et internationaux n’était pas indiquée séparément dans les **bilans** de Buonotourist.
  The provision of ‘authorised’ interregional and international transport services was not separately indicated in the **accounts** of Buonotourist.
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 3499934)

- **Bilans** de l &apos; exercice biennal 2006-2007
  Accomplishment **accounts** for the 2006-2007 biennium
  ([United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0](https://conferences.unite.un.org/UNCorpus) · Source: United Nations, United Nations Parallel Corpus v1.0 (Ziemski, Junczys-Dowmunt and Pouliquen 2016) · checked, professional translation · segment 17288000)

- Les pertes réelles subies par les banques et les autres acteurs financiers apparaîtront lors de la clôture des **bilans** annuels.
  The real losses suffered by the banks and other financial players will become apparent when their annual **accounts** are drawn up.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 960332)

- vu les **bilans** financiers et les comptes de gestion des huitième, neuvième et dixième Fonds européens de développement pour l'exercice 2013 \[COM(2014) 487 — C8-0146/2014\],
  having regard to the financial statements and revenue and expenditure **accounts** for the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013 (COM(2014) 487 — C8-0146/2014),
  ([DGT-TM v2021](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/language-technology-resources/dgt-translation-memory_en) · Source: European Commission, DGT-TM (Steinberger et al. 2012), re-used under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the Commission keeps ownership of the data · checked, professional translation · segment 3448229)

## sheets

Used about 362 times in the texts (parliamentary ≈ 362). Forms: sheet, sheets.

- Troisièmement, il faudra réaliser des **bilans** énergétiques.
  Thirdly, there will need to be an assessment of the energy balance-**sheet**.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1805306)

- La plupart des agences de notation de crédit emploient des gamins, qui peuvent à peine déchiffrer un **bilan**.
  Most credit rating agencies employ children who can barely read a balance **sheet**.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1400676)

- Les conditions économiques se détériorant, la pression sur les **bilans** bancaires devrait se poursuivre.
  As economic conditions deteriorate, the pressure on bank balance **sheets** is set to continue.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1138097)

- Des **bilans** sont falsifiés, des fonds détournés, des informations erronées transmises au public.
  Balance **sheets** are being falsified, funds embezzled, and false information deftly fed to the public.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 381537)

- La crise de confiance a fait chuter le prix des actifs composant l'essentiel des **bilans** des banques.
  The crisis of confidence has provoked a fall in asset prices, compounding the strain on banks' balance **sheets**.
  ([Europarl v8](https://www.statmt.org/europarl/) · Source: European Parliament proceedings, Europarl v8 (Koehn 2005) via OPUS (Tiedemann 2012) · checked, professional translation · segment 1137063)

## More sentences

Sentence pairs with the word where no single translation was found: it may be translated by a phrase, or left out.

- Le médecin lui a fait un **bilan** de santé complet.
  The doctor gave her a thorough check-up.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by lbdx and FeuDRenais · checked, community translation · [\#529800](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/529800) [\#12628169](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/12628169))

- Parfois, on ressent le besoin de faire le **bilan** de sa vie.
  Sometimes one feels the need to take stock of one's existence.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by lbdx and Nuel · checked, community translation · [\#11566423](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/11566423) [\#12964094](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/12964094))

- L'insolvabilité de la société l'a forcée à déposer son **bilan**.
  The company's insolvency forced it into receivership.
  ([Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) · Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR · sentences by sacredceltic and sacredceltic · checked, community translation · [\#895635](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/895635) [\#802256](https://tatoeba.org/en/sentences/show/802256))

## Grammar

Notes on grammar and translation on Mova: [French grammar](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/fr/) · [English grammar](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/en/) · [translating between English and French](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/pairs/en-fr/) · [translating from French](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/from-fr/) · [translating into English](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/languages/translation/into-en/).

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