English–French
“stoke” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/atize/
Example
Il veut attiser la colère des gens.
He wants to stoke people's anger.
How to say “stoke” in French
“Stoke” in French is attiser.
A small breath makes a smoldering fire burn higher, like an action that makes an emotion or dispute grow stronger.
Example sentences with attiser
La rumeur a attisé les tensions entre voisins.
The rumor stoked tensions between neighbors.
Tips for using attiser
- Attiser often suggests deliberate provocation or worsening, so attiser la colère is stronger and more negative than simply expressing anger.