provocative in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for provocative in the English»French Dictionary

provocative [Brit prəˈvɒkətɪv, Am prəˈvɑkədɪv] ADJ

1. provocative (causing anger, controversy):

provocative remark, statement, tactics

provocant

to be provocative

faire de la provocation

he is being deliberately provocative

il cherche à vous/les etc provoquer

2. provocative (sexually):

provocative pose, behaviour, dress

provocant

to look provocative

avoir l'air provocant

3. provocative (challenging):

provocative book, film, title

qui fait réfléchir

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deliberately sarcastic, provocative etc

délibérément

to condemn sth as pointless/provocative

condamner la futilité/l'aspect provocateur de qc

Translations for provocative in the French»English Dictionary

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provocant (provocante)

provocative

suggestif (suggestive) décolleté, robe

provocative

incendiaire

provocative

provocateur (provocatrice)

provocative

c'est de la provocation!

he's/she's etc just being provocative!

faire de la provocation

to be provocative

cagole inf

vulgar and provocative young woman

prendre une pose provocante/solennelle

to strike a provocative/solemn pose

provocative in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for provocative in the English»French Dictionary

provocative [prəˈvɒkətɪv, Am -ˈvɑ:kət̬ɪv] ADJ

provocative

provocant(e)

you're being provocative

tu fais de la provocation

Translations for provocative in the French»English Dictionary

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provocant(e)

provocative

provocateur (-trice)

provocative

assassin(e) regard

provocative

faire de la provocation

to be provocative

provocative Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

you're being provocative

tu fais de la provocation

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

With its unconventional, provocative approach, this large symphony orchestra has achieved an international reputation.

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She usually wears a provocative dress and broad grin.

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He aims to be provocative in choosing his topics of discussion, and those who would rather such issues remain untalked about frown on his humor.

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They are not inclined to be demanding and provocative.

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That's a crazily provocative, futuristic and satirical song.

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The model was praised for being original and provocative, and for inaugurating the field of concrete-systemic or hypostatic psychology.

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This provocative study is history on the grandest scale.

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However, the women will probably love it, since fibs are so provocative of fun.

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His work features controversial and provocative views, written in a direct, often confrontational style.

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Their presence encouraged playwrights to focus on outspoken female characters, daring love scenes, and provocative breeches roles.

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