étincelle
/etɛ̃sɛl/
1.
nounfeminine
spark (small particle of glowing or burning material produced by fire or impact)
Une étincelle a jailli du foyer et a mis le papier en flammes.
A spark flew out of the fireplace and set the paper on fire.
Synonyms:lueur, éclat
2.
nounfeminine
spark (a small event or moment that ignites feelings, action, or a larger conflict); trigger
Il a suffi d'une étincelle pour que la dispute éclate.
It only took a spark for the argument to erupt.
Synonyms:déclic, élément déclencheur
