English–French
“trigger” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/gaʃɛt/
Example
Elle a mis le doigt sur la gâchette.
She put her finger on the trigger.
How to say “trigger” in French
“Trigger” in French is gâchette.
A small finger-pressed part that releases an immediate action, physically or figuratively.
Example sentences with gâchette
Le licenciement a été la gâchette qui a provoqué les protestations.
The firing was the trigger that sparked the protests.
Tips for using gâchette
- In figurative contexts, gâchette often retains the sense of a sudden trigger, while déclencheur is more usual for a broadly abstract cause.
Other French words for “trigger”
Un mot mal choisi peut déclencher une dispute.
A poorly chosen word can trigger an argument.