French Word of the Day: Déclic
Originally a technical term from the world of mechanics, this word has now expanded to have a variety of more philosophical meanings.
Why do I need to know déclic?
Because sometimes it is important to switch things up in your life.
What does it mean?
A déclic, pronounced "day-kleek", has multiple meanings.
In a literal sense, it is used in the field of mechanics to talk about a "switch" that triggers a machine into action or stops it from working altogether (a "kill switch").
In a similar vein, a déclic is used to talk describe the sound that such a switch might make.
But the word is more often used in a metaphorical sense to signify a "wake-up call", "pivotal change" or sudden boost in momentum.
In this sense, you would use it like this:
La naissance de ma fille a été un déclic - The birth of my daughter was a wake-up call
Rien de plus beau que les gens inspirants pour donner le déclic aux autres - There is nothing more beautiful than inspirational people pushing others forward
Comment avoir le déclic pour changer ta vie? - How can you reach the turning point to change your life?
Rencontrer des malades peut tout de même créer le déclic - Meeting sick people can be a wake-up call
L'équipe espère avoir un déclic - The team hopes to have a boost
Related terms
Comprendre soudainement - to suddenly understand
Avoir une révélation - to have an epiphany
Prise de conscience - the act of becoming aware
Déclencher - to trigger
Provoquer - to provoke
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Why do I need to know déclic?
Because sometimes it is important to switch things up in your life.
What does it mean?
A déclic, pronounced "day-kleek", has multiple meanings.
In a literal sense, it is used in the field of mechanics to talk about a "switch" that triggers a machine into action or stops it from working altogether (a "kill switch").
In a similar vein, a déclic is used to talk describe the sound that such a switch might make.
But the word is more often used in a metaphorical sense to signify a "wake-up call", "pivotal change" or sudden boost in momentum.
In this sense, you would use it like this:
La naissance de ma fille a été un déclic - The birth of my daughter was a wake-up call
Rien de plus beau que les gens inspirants pour donner le déclic aux autres - There is nothing more beautiful than inspirational people pushing others forward
Comment avoir le déclic pour changer ta vie? - How can you reach the turning point to change your life?
Rencontrer des malades peut tout de même créer le déclic - Meeting sick people can be a wake-up call
L'équipe espère avoir un déclic - The team hopes to have a boost
Related terms
Comprendre soudainement - to suddenly understand
Avoir une révélation - to have an epiphany
Prise de conscience - the act of becoming aware
Déclencher - to trigger
Provoquer - to provoke
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