French Conversation · Level 128
45 words
French word
susciter
Pronunciation
IPA/sysite/
Meaning
- verbprovoke
Example
Ce scandale a suscité beaucoup de réactions.
This scandal provoked a lot of reactions.
More examples
Cette annonce a suscité un vif débat.
This announcement prompted a lively debate.
Core concept
A dormant feeling, question, or response rising into active awareness.
Common phrases
susciter un débat
prompt a debate
susciter l'intérêt
draw interest
susciter la polémique
fuel controversy
Similar words
provoquer: To bring about a reaction or event through powerful influence.
causer: To cause an event or condition to occur.
déclencher: To set off a reaction or sequence of events suddenly.
éveiller: To rouse feelings or interest that had lain dormant.
Definition in French
Réveiller ou provoquer chez quelqu'un une émotion, une interrogation ou une réaction.
Word origin
French susciter comes from Latin suscitare, formed with sub- and citare, and developed from 'rouse' or 'call up' to causing an abstract response.
Usage tips
- Susciter is somewhat formal and common in written French, while provoquer is often more neutral in casual speech.