flashpoints

Langue: fr

🇺🇸 /ˈflæˌʃpɔɪnts/

📖 Définitions

noun
foyers de conflits; points d'éclair; déclencheurs

EN: A place or situation characterized by high tension where conflict, violence, or unrest is likely to erupt suddenly; the plural form of flashpoint.; The lowest temperatures at which volatile liquids emit sufficient vapor to ignite momentarily when exposed to an open flame or spark; the plural form of flashpoint.; Moments or triggers that cause sudden outbursts of strong emotion, anger, or disagreement; the plural form of flashpoint.

The agenda for these upcoming discussions centers on critical geopolitical flashpoints.

L'ordre du jour de ces prochaines discussions porte sur des foyers de conflits géopolitiques critiques.
Safety protocols require monitoring the flashpoints of all stored solvents to prevent accidental fires.

Les protocoles de sécurité exigent de surveiller les points d'éclair de tous les solvants stockés pour prévenir les incendies accidentels.
Minor disagreements over budget allocations rapidly escalated into flashpoints for departmental conflicts.

Les petits désaccords sur l'allocation du budget se sont rapidement transformés en foyers de conflits départementaux.