provocant

pʁɔvokɑ̃

Definition

Definition of provocant - Reverso French Dictionary

Adjective

agaçantqui irrite ou agace par son comportement ou son attitude

Son sourire provocant m'a énervé toute la soirée.

agaçant

exaspérant

irritant

séduisantqui éveille le désir par son aspect séduisant et suggestif

Elle portait une robe provocante qui attirait tous les regards.

attirant

séduisant

suggestif

défiantqui lance un défi ou incite à relever un challenge

Il me lança un regard provocant avant de partir.

défiant

incitateur

provocateur

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of provocant

latin, provocare (appeler en avant)

Terms with provocant included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

osé

adj.

provocant

qui a un caractère sexuel provocant ou indécent

risqué

adj.

audace

qui est audacieux, provocant ou déplacé socialement

aguicher

séduction

chercher à séduire par un comportement coquet ou provocant

avoir du chien

séduction féminine

être séduisante avec un charme particulier et provocant

déluré

adj.

comportement

qui a un comportement libre et audacieux, parfois provocant

luxe insolent

ostentation

luxe excessif et provocant qui s'affiche de manière ostentatoire

olé-olé

adj.

provocant

qui est un peu osé ou suggestif de façon espiègle

décolleté

adj.

figuré

osé et provocant en parlant de spectacles ou propos

Examples of provocant in a sentence

Ses remarques provocantes ont mis tout le monde mal à l’aise.
Son sourire provocant ne laissait personne indifférent.
Il a choisi une publicité provocante pour attirer l'attention.
Son sourire provocant a attiré l’attention de tous.
Elle a adopté une attitude provocante lors du débat.

View all translations of provocant

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

English:provocative, seductive, ...
German:provokant, aufreizend, ...
Italian:provocatorio, seducente, ...
Spanish:provocador, seductor, ...
Portuguese:provocador, sedutor, ...
Chinese:惹人烦的, 性感, ...
Japanese:ムカつく, 挑発的な, ...
Arabic:مستفز, مثير, ...
Hebrew:מְעַצְבֵּן, מְגָרָה, ...
Russian:раздражающий, провокационный, ...
Ukrainian:провокативний, звабливий, ...
Catalan:agaçant, provocador, ...
Danish:provokerende, udfordrende, ...
Dutch:provocerend, verleidend, ...
Greek:προκλητικός, ελκυστικός, ...
Hungarian:idegesítő, kihívó, ...
Khmer:ឌឺដង, ស្រើបស្រាល, ...
Korean:도발적인, 유혹적인, ...
Polish:prowokujący, zmysłowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):irritante, provocante, ...
Romanian:enervant, provocator, ...
Swedish:provocerande, provokativ, ...
Thai:น่ารำคาญ, เย้ายวน, ...
Turkish:sinir bozucu, çekici, ...
Vietnamese:khiêu khích, khiêu gợi, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “p”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come accross: from corporate jargon like 🖐️ passer la main or 💪 être force de proposition to everyday expressions such as 🐘 mémoire d’éléphant or 🛍️ lèche-vitrine, as well as idioms like 🚲 avoir la tête dans le guidon, 🗣️ donner de la voix or 🏇🏻 monter sur ses grands chevaux.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 pied-de-poule, 🏖️ transat, 🌿 pois de senteur, 🦎 salamandre or 🔥 poêle.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up 🥬 (raconter des) salades, 🍭 partir en sucette, 💥 banger or 🤸 flex.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🤷 TKT, 🤕 PLS, 🥊 MMA, or 👔 CSP+.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with coupe or planter.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “mine”, which means “face” or “pencil lead”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of provocant - Reverso French Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of provocant

Terms related to provocant

Terms with provocant included in their meaning

Examples of provocant in a sentence

View all translations of provocant

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery