This is the 2438th most frequent French word.
suscite
"Causes" or "provokes."
The word "suscite" here means 'evokes' or 'provokes', indicating that the art generates feelings in the audience.
Cette œuvre d'art suscite beaucoup d'émotions chez les spectateurs.
This piece of art evokes many emotions in the viewers.
In this sentence, "suscité" means 'sparked' or 'generated', referring to the initiation of debates as a result of the speech.
Son discours remarquable a suscité des débats passionnés.
His remarkable speech sparked passionate debates.
Here, "suscite" means 'generates' or 'draws', implying that the project is attracting attention and interest.