What does susciter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word susciter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use susciter in French.

The word susciter in French means arouse, provoke, kindle, arouse, arouse enthusiasm, arouse interest, arouse envy, excite envy, trigger a strong reaction, produce a fierce reaction. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word susciter

arouse, provoke

verbe transitif (engendrer) (interest)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette proposition va susciter bien des incompréhensions.
This offer will provoke a lot of misunderstandings.

kindle, arouse

verbe transitif (faire naître) (desire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Elle a su susciter en lui l'envie de se dépasser.
She knew how to kindle the desire to excel in him.

arouse enthusiasm

locution verbale (générer l'adhésion)

arouse interest

locution verbale (créer de la curiosité)

arouse envy, excite envy

locution verbale (provoquer la jalousie)

Cet étalage de richesses suscite les convoitises.

trigger a strong reaction, produce a fierce reaction

locution verbale (générer une forte émotion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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