No. 4,749 in French
provocation
An act or speech that deliberately irritates or incites someone.
In a sentence
La provocation de cette déclaration a engendré un débat houleux.
The provocation of this statement sparked a heated debate.
'Provocation' here denotes an action or statement that evokes a reaction, often intentionally or strongly, referring to the cause of debate.
Il a réagi à la provocation avec calme et patience.
He responded to the provocation calmly and patiently.
In this case, 'provocation' refers to an act or remark intended to make someone angry or upset and examining the response.
La provocation artistique vise à remettre en question les normes établies.
Artistic provocation aims to challenge established norms.
Here, 'provocation' refers to an intentional act of provoking thought or reaction to challenge societal standards.
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