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    Provocation (en. Provocation)

    /pʁɔ.va.ka.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act by which one seeks to provoke a reaction.
    His provocation sparked a heated controversy.
    Sa provocation a déclenché une vive polémique.
    Incitement to act, often negatively.
    He was accused of inciting violence.
    Il a été accusé de provocation à la violence.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'provocatio', which means call or challenge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gratuitous provocation
    A provocation without a valid reason.
    provocation gratuite
    to respond to a provocation
    To react to an attempt to provoke.
    répondre à une provocation
    to seek provocation
    To carry out acts intended to provoke a reaction.
    chercher la provocation

    Related Words

    provoke
    To provoke, incite.
    provoke
    provocateur
    Something that incites a reaction.
    provocateur

    Slang Meanings

    Provoc'
    He uses provoc' to attract attention.
    Il utilise des provoc' pour attirer l'attention.