Meaning of ballon d'essai | Babel Free
/ˌbalɒ̃ dɛˈseɪ/Definitions
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.