English–French
“provoke” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sysite/
Example
Ce scandale a suscité beaucoup de réactions.
This scandal provoked a lot of reactions.
How to say “provoke” in French
“Provoke” in French is susciter.
A dormant feeling, question, or response rising into active awareness.
Example sentences with susciter
Cette annonce a suscité un vif débat.
This announcement prompted a lively debate.
Tips for using susciter
- Susciter is somewhat formal and common in written French, while provoquer is often more neutral in casual speech.