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    Provoqué (en. Provoked)

    [pʁɔ.vɔ.ke]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lead someone to act in a certain way.
    His provocative attitude provoked an immediate reaction.
    Son attitude provocatrice a provoqué une réaction immédiate.
    To cause an event or situation.
    This incident provoked numerous discussions in the media.
    Cet incident a provoqué de nombreuses discussions dans les médias.
    To attract attention or anger through an action.
    He provoked public anger with his comments.
    Il a provoqué la colère du public par ses commentaires.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'provoquer', derived from the Latin 'provocare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to provoke an outcry
    To create a wave of protests or discontent.
    provoquer un tollé
    to provoke each other
    To incite the other to act provocatively.
    se provoquer mutuellement
    to provoke a debate
    To bring a topic to discussion.
    provoquer un débat

    Related Words

    provocation
    Action of provoking a reaction.
    provocation
    provoking
    That incites a reaction.
    provoquant
    provocateur
    A person who seeks to provoke.
    provocateur

    Slang Meanings

    To create worries or problems.
    He really provoked trouble with his jokes.
    Il a vraiment provoqué de l'ennui avec ses blagues.
    To do something shocking or uninhibited.
    She provoked with her controversial outfit.
    Elle a provoqué avec sa tenue controversée.