How is the word provoquer translated from French to English

English translation
Instigate
verb

Faire démarrer quelque chose, souvent des ennuis.

To cause something to start, often trouble.

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  • C'est lui qui a provoqué la bagarre dans la cour. — He instigated the fight in the yard.

  • Qui a provoqué le changement de notre emploi du temps ? — Who instigated the change in our schedule?

  • Ne provoque pas une dispute juste avant le dîner. — Don't instigate an argument right before dinner.

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