opinion provocatrice
/ɔ.pinjɔ̃ pʁɔ.vɔ.ka.tʁis/
FR
A controversial, intentionally provocative opinion designed to stir debate or reaction.
Son opinion provocatrice a beaucoup fait parler d'elle dans les médias.
Her provocative opinion got a lot of media attention.
Etymology
From French 'opinion' (opinion) and 'provocatrice' (feminine form of 'provocateur', from Latin 'provocare' meaning 'to call forth, challenge').
Memory Aid
Think of 'provocative' in English, which shares the same Latin root and matches the core meaning.
Collocations
lancer une opinion provocatriceaffirmer une opinion provocatrice
Synonyms
opinion polémiquedéclaration provocatrice
Related Words
provocationopinioncontroversiedébat