Translation of "touch off" into French

déclencher, actionner, faire exploser are the top translations of "touch off" into French.

touch off verb grammar

(idiomatic) To start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed. [..]

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  • déclencher

    verb

    Broken gas lines touched off hundreds of fires.

    Les conduites de gaz rompues déclenchèrent des centaines d’incendies.

  • actionner

    verb

  • faire exploser

  • Less frequent translations

    • partir
    • poursuivre
    • pousser
    • provoquer
    • étincelle

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