This is the 855th most frequent French word.
provoqué
"Provoqué" means "provoked" or "caused."
In this sentence, 'provoqué' is used to mean 'caused' in the context of an external event leading to a consequence.
L'orage a provoqué des inondations dans la ville.
The storm caused flooding in the city.
Here, 'provoqué' implies that the speech incited or evoked a response, showing an intentional or direct correlation.
Son discours a provoqué une vive réaction dans l'audience.
His speech provoked a strong reaction in the audience.
In this context, 'provoqué' is used metaphorically to describe triggering or eliciting emotional responses.