English–French
“provocation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁovokasjɔ̃/
Example
Ne réponds pas à la provocation, reste calme.
Don't respond to the provocation; stay calm.
How to say “provocation” in French
“Provocation” in French is provocation.
A deliberate verbal or behavioral poke that draws an emotional response.
Example sentences with provocation
Elle cherche la provocation pour attirer l'attention.
She seeks provocation to attract attention.
Tips for using provocation
- The usual construction is répondre à une provocation, with the preposition à as in the example.