spark

• Substantif désignant une petite particule de feu produite par frottement, choc contre un silex ou décharge électrique, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour évoquer un petit commencement ou un déclencheur.

A noun referring to a small fiery particle produced by friction, striking a flint, or electrical discharge, often used metaphorically to indicate a small beginning or trigger.

1. Small fiery particleA2formal

   A small, glowing particle caused by friction, fire, or electricity.

   étincelle

   • A spark from the campfire landed on his jacket.
   • The mechanic saw sparks fly from the engine.
   • Sparks from the welding torch lit up the dark room.

   Synonymescinderember

2. Electric dischargeB1formal

   A brief flash of light caused by an electrical discharge.

   Étincelle électrique

   • A spark jumped between the two wires.
   • The faulty wiring caused a spark that started the fire.
   • Electric sparks can be dangerous in a gas-filled room.

   Synonymesarcdischargeflash

3. Initiating factorB2formal

   A small thing that causes a larger event or reaction.

   étincelle, élément déclencheur

   • His comment was the spark that ignited the argument.
   • The discovery was the spark for a new scientific revolution.
   • A single spark of creativity can lead to a masterpiece.

   Synonymescatalystimpetusincitementseedstimulustrigger

4. Quality of livelinessB2informal

   A quality of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

   Qualité d'entrain

   • She has a spark that makes her stand out in a crowd.
   • The team played with spark and determination.
   • His eyes had a spark of mischief.

   Synonymesanimationdashenergylivelinesspepspiritvervevitalityvivacityzest

   Antonymesapathydullnesslifelessness

• Verbe désignant l'action de produire des étincelles, d'enflammer, ou de déclencher, provoquer ou stimuler le début ou le développement de quelque chose, souvent soudainement.

A verb used to indicate the act of igniting, initiating, or causing something to start or develop, often suddenly.

1. Ignite or cause fireB1formal

   To produce a small fiery particle or to cause something to catch fire.

   provoquer une étincelle, enflammer

   • The faulty wiring sparked a fire in the basement.
   • A stray ember sparked the dry leaves.
   • The mechanic warned that the engine could spark if not repaired.

   Synonymesignitekindlelighttouch off

2. Trigger or initiateB2formal

   To cause something to start or happen suddenly.

   déclencher

   • Her speech sparked a lively debate among the audience.
   • The discovery sparked a new wave of scientific research.
   • His comment sparked an argument between the two friends.

   Synonymesactivatecauseelicitgalvanizeigniteinitiatekindlepromptprovokestartstimulatetrigger

   Antonymescurbdeterdiscouragehaltpreventquellstopsuppress

3. Inspire or stimulateB2informal

   To encourage or stimulate interest, creativity, or action.

   susciter, stimuler

   • The teacher's enthusiasm sparked a love of reading in her students.
   • The documentary sparked my curiosity about space exploration.
   • A good conversation can spark new ideas.

   Synonymesexcitegalvanizeigniteinspirekindlemotivatepromptprovokerousestimulatestirtrigger

   Antonymesdampendiscouragestiflesuppress

Variantes phrasalspark off