No. 3,961 in French
basculer
To tip over, to shift, to toggle, or to switch.
In a sentence
Il a basculé en arrière sur sa chaise et est tombé.
He tipped backward on his chair and fell.
Here, 'basculé' indicates a physical tilting motion of the person and the chair.
Le débat a basculé en faveur d'une solution plus équitable.
The debate shifted in favor of a more equitable solution.
In this context, 'basculé' signifies a figurative shift or change, particularly in direction or opinion.
L'équilibre de l'entreprise a basculé après plusieurs pertes financières.
The company's balance shifted after several financial losses.
'Basculé' here denotes a figurative tipping or imbalance caused by financial changes.
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