déclencher

Definition: to release, set off, trigger, launch, work

Le moindre mouvement déclenche l'alarme - The slightest movement sets off the alarm.

Ses paroles ont déclenché un débat prolongé - His words triggered a prolonged debate.

Related: le déclenchement - triggering, release, launching; un déclencheur - release mechanism

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Pronunciation: [day kla(n) shay]Audio Link