English-French translations for break the ice

• briser la glace
  Le temps est-il venu de consolider les relations et de briser la glace avec le Belarus? Has the time come to warm relations and break the ice with Belarus?
  Pour cette raison, nous avons dû créer une flotte particulière pour briser la glace. This has led to a situation where we have had to establish a special fleet to break the ice.

Definition of break the ice

• To introduce conversation
• To surmount initial difficulties; to overcome obstacles and make a beginning

Examples

• Including a few fun details in large group introductions can be a great way to break the ice

Related words

• break the bank
• break the deadlock
• break the news
• break the Sabbath
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• the last straw that breaks the camel’s back