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provocant

provocative

adjective pro-vo-KAHN Rare

Usage Note

Provocant is the masculine singular form; the feminine is provocante. It describes behaviour, dress, or speech designed to provoke a reaction — often with a sexual connotation when referring to appearance. The synonymous provocateur / provocatrice is used as a noun for a person who stirs up trouble.

Examples

"Elle portait une tenue très provocante."

Natural Translation

She was wearing a very provocative outfit.

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