hot spot

• Lieu très fréquenté ou dangereux, zone d'activité ou de tension ; en technologies, point d'accès Wi-Fi ou zone interactive à l'écran.

A location with high activity, danger, or significance; in technology, it refers to a place with Wi-Fi internet access, or a specific area on a screen that responds to user interaction.

1. Popular or lively placeB1informal

   A place that is very popular, fashionable, or full of activity.

   endroit branché

   • This café is a real hot spot for students.
   • The new club is the hottest spot in town.
   • Tourists flock to this hot spot every summer.

2. Dangerous or tense areaB2formal

   A location where there is a lot of conflict, danger, or political tension.

   point chaud

   • The region has become a hot spot for military activity.
   • Journalists are reporting from the conflict hot spot.
   • The government is monitoring the hot spot closely.

3. Wi-Fi access pointA2informal

   A physical location where people can access the internet, typically using Wi-Fi.

   point d'accès Wi-Fi

   • The hotel offers a free Wi-Fi hot spot in the lobby.
   • I found a hot spot at the library to check my email.
   • Many coffee shops now provide hot spots for customers.