brisant
explosive; controversial; sensitive
English translations
- 01
explosive
- 02
sensitive
- 03
critical
Word details
- German meaning
- Heikel, gefährlich oder explosiv; eine Situation oder Information, die Konflikte auslösen kann.
- English meaning
- Sensitive
- Synonym
- heikel, explosiv
- German example
- Das Thema ist brisant und sollte vorsichtig behandelt werden.
- English example
- The topic is sensitive and should be handled with care.
- Comparative
- brisanterSuperlative: am brisantesten
Related words
- explosiv
Explosive
- konfliktträchtig
Contentious
- hochexplosiv
highly explosive
- Explosiv
Explosive
Example sentences with “brisant”
Das ist eine brisante Angelegenheit. (That is a sensitive/explosive matter.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'brisant' mean in news?
It refers to highly controversial or sensitive topics.