This is the 4749th most frequent French word.
provocation
An act or speech that deliberately irritates or incites someone.
In this case, 'provocation' refers to an act or remark intended to make someone angry or upset and examining the response.
Il a réagi à la provocation avec calme et patience.
He responded to the provocation calmly and patiently.
Here, 'provocation' refers to an intentional act of provoking thought or reaction to challenge societal standards.
La provocation artistique vise à remettre en question les normes établies.
Artistic provocation aims to challenge established norms.
'Provocation' here denotes an action or statement that evokes a reaction, often intentionally or strongly, referring to the cause of debate.