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clenche meaning in English

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clenche nom {f}

door handle◼◼◼(mechanism used to open or close a door)
noun
[UK: dɔː(r) ˈhæn.dl̩] [US: ˈdɔːr ˈhæn.dl̩]

doorknob [doorknobs](circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door)
noun
[UK: ˈdɔː.nɒb] [US: ˈduːrnab]

clenchement nom {f}

outbreak [outbreaks]◼◼◼(an eruption, sudden appearance)
noun
[UK: ˈaʊt.breɪk] [US: ˈaʊt.ˌbrek]
The new agreement included a provision that dealt with the ramifications of the outbreak of a war. = Le nouvel accord comprend une clause qui traite des conséquences du déclenchement d'une guerre.

clenchement nom {m}

trigger [triggers]◼◼◼noun
[UK: ˈtrɪ.ɡə(r)] [US: ˈtrɪ.ɡər]

clencher verbe

trigger [triggered, triggering, triggers]◼◼◼(to initiate something)
verb
[UK: ˈtrɪ.ɡə(r)] [US: ˈtrɪ.ɡər]
Environmental pollution triggered climatic changes all over Earth. = La pollution de l'environnement déclencha des changements climatiques sur toute la surface de la Terre.

ignite [ignited, igniting, ignites]◼◼◻(to trigger)
verb
[UK: ɪɡ.ˈnaɪt] [US: ɪg.ˈnaɪt]

touch off◼◻◻(to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed)
verb
[UK: tʌtʃ ɒf] [US: ˈtətʃ ˈɒf]