trigger in French
trigger in French is déclenchement, détente, gâchette — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
trigger in French
déclenchement
détente
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
gâchette
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
actionneur
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
détente
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
activateur
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
déclencher
être évocateur ; déchaîner
What does "trigger" mean?
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noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
"He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
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noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
"The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
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verb To cause something to start happening.
"The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
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verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
"The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."
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trigger in a sentence
- He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
- The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
- Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
- The announcement triggered a wave of protests.
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What is "trigger" in French?
"trigger" in French is déclenchement, détente, gâchette. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?
Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In French, "trigger" is déclenchement, détente, gâchette.
Are there other ways to say "trigger" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "trigger": déclenchement, détente, gâchette, actionneur, activateur, déclencher.
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