trial balloon

Bedeutung (Englisch)

1. A small balloon released into the sky to determine the direction and tendency of winds in the upper air before a manned ascent in a larger balloon; a ballon d'essai.
2. An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.

Konzepte

Versuchsballon

Synonyme

proffer

Übersetzungen

sondeig

ballon d’essai

ballon d'essai

Mit Bindestrich als

trial

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/

Etymologie (Englisch)

Calque of French ballon d’essai (“small balloon released into the sky to determine the direction and tendency of winds in the upper air before a manned ascent in a larger balloon; (figuratively) prospective action to test acceptance”): ballon (“balloon”), essai (“trial, try; assay”).