English–French

“provocateur” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁovokatœʁ/

Example

Pendant le débat, il joue au provocateur.

During the debate, he is playing the provocateur.

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How to say “provocateur” in French

“Provocateur” in French is provocateur.

A person who throws a spark into a discussion and makes reactions flare.

Full entry for provocateur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with provocateur

Sur les réseaux sociaux, il se comporte souvent en provocateur pour attirer l'attention.

On social media, he often acts like a provocateur to attract attention.

Tips for using provocateur

  • The feminine form is provocatrice, not provocateuse, so French uses une provocatrice for a woman.

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