Imperfect il/elle conjugation of déclencher.

déclencher

déclencher
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to trigger
L'ouverture de la sortie de secours a déclenché l'alarme de sécurité.Opening the emergency exit triggered the security alarm.
b. to activate
Un interrupteur à bascule permet de déclencher le système de refroidissement.A toggle switch is used to activate the cooling system.
a. to cause
Le bruit du tonnerre a déclenché la panique chez les enfants.The sound of thunder caused panic among the children.
b. to trigger
La colère de Romy pourrait déclencher une dispute.Romy's anger could trigger an argument.
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