provoquer
French → English
(general) To cause: to bring about a reaction, result, or event
La trépidation du train peut provoquer une somnolence chez les passagers.
(English) The vibration of the train can cause drowsiness in passengers.
Ses paroles agressives risquent de provoquer une dispute inutile.
(English) His aggressive words risk causing an unnecessary argument.
(social) To incite: to stir up desire, combat, or a strong emotional response
Il a frappé son adversaire car il avait été provoqué par des injures.
(English) He hit his opponent because he had been incited by insults.
Le boxeur a tenté de provoquer son rival avant le début du combat.
(English) The boxer tried to provoke his rival before the start of the fight.
Entry ID: fr:en:provoquer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary