Meaning of ballon d'essai | Babel Free
ˌbalɒ̃ dɛˈseɪDefinitions
A policy put forward to test reactions; something designed to test the waters, an experimental measure.
Equivalents
Français
ballon d'essai
Examples
“James II may even have⟳ planned the reintroduction of the ceremony, for in his reign the old order⟳ of service was resurrected and issued in print⟳, as a ballon d'essai, though the Revolution prevented matters being taken any further.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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