B2 Collocation 격식체 4분 분량

provoquer l' instruction

to provoquer the instruction

직역: {"provoquer":"to provoke","l":"the","instruction":"instruction"}

15초 만에

  • Triggers a formal investigation or inquiry.
  • Used in legal, administrative, or official contexts.
  • Implies setting a serious procedure in motion.
  • Not for casual everyday use.

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주요 예문

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1

News report about a political scandal

La découverte des documents secrets a provoqué l' instruction officielle du gouvernement.

The discovery of the secret documents triggered the government's official investigation.

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Legal drama dialogue

Le procureur a décidé de provoquer l' instruction suite aux nouvelles preuves.

The prosecutor decided to initiate the investigation following the new evidence.

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Workplace disciplinary meeting summary

Les témoignages concordants ont provoqué l' instruction disciplinaire contre le manager.

The consistent testimonies triggered the disciplinary investigation against the manager.

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문화적 배경

In France, the 'Juge d'instruction' is a central figure in the 'Inquisitorial' system. Unlike the US, the judge actively searches for evidence rather than just moderating a contest between lawyers. While Quebec uses French, its legal system is a mix of Civil Law and Common Law. The term 'instruction' is used, but the process may differ slightly from the Hexagonal French model. Belgium also uses the 'Juge d'instruction' system. The phrase is equally formal and technical in Belgian legal French. Many West African nations (like Senegal or Ivory Coast) inherited the French legal code. 'Provoquer l'instruction' is a standard term in their judicial systems.

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Use with 'Partie Civile'

If you want to sound like a native legal expert, use this phrase in the same sentence as 'se porter partie civile'. They go together like bread and butter.

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Not for School

Never use this to mean 'starting a lesson'. Use 'commencer le cours' instead.

15초 만에

  • Triggers a formal investigation or inquiry.
  • Used in legal, administrative, or official contexts.
  • Implies setting a serious procedure in motion.
  • Not for casual everyday use.

What It Means

This phrase means to initiate or trigger a formal process, most often a legal or administrative investigation. It's like pushing the button that starts an official inquiry. It implies setting a formal procedure in motion, often with serious consequences. It’s not just a casual suggestion; it’s the act of officially starting something important.

How To Use It

You use provoquer l' instruction when you want to talk about officially starting an investigation or a formal inquiry. It's common in legal, governmental, or disciplinary contexts. You might hear it in news reports about a scandal or a formal complaint. It’s a bit like saying 'to trigger the proceedings' or 'to set the investigation in motion'. Remember, it’s about the *act* of starting, not the investigation itself.

Real-Life Examples

Imagine a news headline: 'L'affaire de corruption a provoqué l' instruction judiciaire.' (The corruption case triggered the judicial investigation.) Or perhaps in a workplace setting: 'Ses accusations ont provoqué l' instruction interne disciplinaire.' (Her accusations triggered the internal disciplinary investigation.) It's the official 'go' signal for an inquiry. You might see it in a documentary about a political scandal, detailing how a specific event led to formal action.

When To Use It

Use provoquer l' instruction when you're discussing the formal commencement of an investigation, inquiry, or official probe. This is especially true in legal, governmental, or serious organizational contexts. It's the moment a formal process is officially set in motion by an authority or a complaint. Think of it as the official 'opening ceremony' for an investigation. It's the point where things move from suspicion to official scrutiny.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use provoquer l' instruction for everyday disagreements or informal chats. It's too formal for asking your friend why they ate the last cookie. You wouldn't say 'My hunger provoked the instruction to eat lunch.' That's just… lunch! It’s also not for starting a game or a casual project. Stick to official, serious, and procedural contexts. Using it lightly would be like wearing a tuxedo to a picnic – a bit out of place!

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse provoquer with simply 'to cause' or 'to provoke' in a general sense. They might also misuse instruction thinking it means 'teaching'.

'His comment provoked the instruction to leave.' 'His comment provoked the decision to leave.' (Or a different verb entirely)
'She provoked the instruction from the teacher.' 'She received the instruction from the teacher.' (Or 'She asked for the instruction.')

It’s the official trigger that matters here, not just any cause-and-effect.

Similar Expressions

  • Engager une procédure: To initiate a procedure. Very similar, focuses on the procedure itself.
  • Lancer une enquête: To launch an inquiry. More general, can be less formal than instruction.
  • Déclencher une enquête: To trigger an inquiry. Also very close, emphasizes the sudden start.
  • Ouvrir une enquête: To open an inquiry. Similar, but perhaps less about the act of 'provoking' it.

These phrases are like cousins; they hang out in similar circles but have slightly different vibes.

Common Variations

  • Provoquer une instruction judiciaire: To provoke a judicial investigation (specifically legal).
  • Provoquer une instruction administrative: To provoke an administrative investigation (e.g., by a government agency).
  • Provoquer une instruction interne: To provoke an internal investigation (within a company or organization).

These variations specify the *type* of instruction being triggered. It’s like adding a specific flavor to the main dish.

Memory Trick

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Imagine a stern judge, wearing a powdered wig (instruction sounding a bit like 'instruction' from school, but imagine it's a legal document), banging their gavel. This action *provokes* (makes you think of 'provoke' as in 'incite' or 'stir up') the formal investigation. The gavel strike is the trigger! Provoquer (the action) + l' instruction (the formal inquiry) = the official start of trouble (for someone!).

Quick FAQ

  • Q: Is this phrase used in everyday conversation?

A: Rarely. It’s quite formal, mostly found in news, legal documents, or serious discussions about official processes. You wouldn't use it to talk about your morning coffee.

  • Q: What's the difference between provoquer l' instruction and commencer une enquête?

A: Provoquer l' instruction implies an external trigger or a more forceful initiation, often by a complaint or event. Commencer une enquête is simply 'to begin an inquiry' and is more neutral.

사용 참고사항

This is a formal phrase, primarily used in legal, governmental, or serious organizational contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation or for everyday situations, as it implies the initiation of a significant, official inquiry. Ensure the context involves a formal process being triggered by a specific event or complaint.

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Use with 'Partie Civile'

If you want to sound like a native legal expert, use this phrase in the same sentence as 'se porter partie civile'. They go together like bread and butter.

⚠️

Not for School

Never use this to mean 'starting a lesson'. Use 'commencer le cours' instead.

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The 'JT' Context

Listen for this phrase on the 8 PM news (Le Journal Télévisé). It's a hallmark of serious French reporting.

예시

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#1 News report about a political scandal
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La découverte des documents secrets a provoqué l' instruction officielle du gouvernement.

The discovery of the secret documents triggered the government's official investigation.

Here, the 'discovery' is the trigger for the formal government inquiry.

#2 Legal drama dialogue
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Le procureur a décidé de provoquer l' instruction suite aux nouvelles preuves.

The prosecutor decided to initiate the investigation following the new evidence.

The prosecutor is the authority taking the action to start the judicial process.

#3 Workplace disciplinary meeting summary
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Les témoignages concordants ont provoqué l' instruction disciplinaire contre le manager.

The consistent testimonies triggered the disciplinary investigation against the manager.

The testimonies are the direct cause for the formal internal probe.

#4 Discussing a past event with a friend
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C'est fou comment un petit malentendu peut parfois provoquer l' instruction d'une enquête complexe.

It's crazy how a small misunderstanding can sometimes trigger a complex investigation.

Used here with a touch of irony, highlighting the disproportionate formal reaction.

#5 Social media post about a public inquiry
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Suite aux plaintes des citoyens, une nouvelle loi pourrait provoquer l' instruction d'une commission d'enquête indépendante. #Justice #Transparence

Following citizen complaints, a new law could trigger the launch of an independent inquiry commission. #Justice #Transparency

Connects citizen action to the potential start of a formal inquiry.

#6 Texting a friend about a documentary
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OMG, ce docu sur le scandale financier est intense! Ils expliquent bien comment les premières révélations ont provoqué l' instruction.

OMG, this docu on the financial scandal is intense! They explain well how the first revelations triggered the investigation.

Informal context, but the phrase itself remains formal, used to describe the event in the documentary.

#7 Job interview scenario (hypothetical)
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Dans mon rôle précédent, j'ai dû gérer les conséquences quand des irrégularités ont provoqué l' instruction d'une audit externe.

In my previous role, I had to manage the consequences when irregularities triggered an external audit.

Shows responsibility in managing the fallout of an official probe.

#8 Mistake: Using for a minor issue
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✗ Mon chien qui aboie trop a provoqué l' instruction de mes voisins. → ✓ Mon chien qui aboie trop a provoqué l' énervement de mes voisins.

✗ My dog barking too much provoked the instruction from my neighbors. → ✓ My dog barking too much provoked my neighbors' annoyance.

Neighbors' annoyance isn't a formal 'instruction'; the original phrase is too strong here.

#9 Mistake: Using with wrong noun
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✗ Il a provoqué l' instruction de son projet. → ✓ Il a lancé son projet.

✗ He provoked the instruction of his project. → ✓ He launched his project.

`Instruction` here refers to a formal inquiry, not the start of a project. The wrong word choice changes the meaning entirely.

#10 Explaining a historical event
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Les troubles sociaux ont finalement provoqué l' instruction d'une enquête parlementaire pour comprendre les causes profondes.

The social unrest finally triggered the launch of a parliamentary inquiry to understand the root causes.

Highlights the link between societal issues and formal governmental responses.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

L'avocat espère que ces nouveaux documents vont ________ l'instruction.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: provoquer

The infinitive is needed after the semi-auxiliary verb 'vont'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'provoquer l'instruction'?

Dans quel cas utilise-t-on cette expression ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Une victime qui dépose une plainte avec constitution de partie civile.

This is the classic legal trigger for 'l'instruction'.

Match the register to the sentence.

Associez le registre à la phrase correspondante.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal: Provoquer l'instruction

The phrase is inherently formal and technical.

Fill in the missing line in this legal dialogue.

Juge: 'Qu'est-ce qui a permis de ________ ?' Avocat: 'C'est le témoignage de la voisine, Monsieur le Juge.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: provoquer l'instruction

The context of a judge and lawyer points to the legal inquiry phase.

Match the action to the result.

Action: Déposer une plainte avec constitution de partie civile.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Résultat: Provoquer l'instruction

This specific legal action is designed to force the start of the instruction phase.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

L'avocat espère que ces nouveaux documents vont ________ l'instruction.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: provoquer

The infinitive is needed after the semi-auxiliary verb 'vont'.

Which situation best fits the use of 'provoquer l'instruction'? Choose B2

Dans quel cas utilise-t-on cette expression ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Une victime qui dépose une plainte avec constitution de partie civile.

This is the classic legal trigger for 'l'instruction'.

Match the register to the sentence. Match B2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal: Provoquer l'instruction

The phrase is inherently formal and technical.

Fill in the missing line in this legal dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

Juge: 'Qu'est-ce qui a permis de ________ ?' Avocat: 'C'est le témoignage de la voisine, Monsieur le Juge.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: provoquer l'instruction

The context of a judge and lawyer points to the legal inquiry phase.

Match the action to the result. situation_matching B2

Action: Déposer une plainte avec constitution de partie civile.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Résultat: Provoquer l'instruction

This specific legal action is designed to force the start of the instruction phase.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No. In this specific phrase, it refers to a judicial investigation led by a magistrate.

Technically, 'l'instruction' is judicial (led by a judge), not just police-led. For police, use 'déclencher une enquête'.

Not necessarily. It means 'to trigger' or 'to cause'. It's a neutral functional verb in this context.

Usually a prosecutor (le procureur) or a victim who files a specific type of complaint (partie civile).

No, it's very formal. You'd use it in a professional, legal, or journalistic setting.

There isn't a direct single-word opposite, but 'clore l'instruction' means to finish the investigation.

Yes, using the indefinite article 'une' is correct if you are talking about an investigation in general.

It is always 'l'instruction' (definite) or 'une instruction' (indefinite). Never 'de l''.

The best translation is 'to trigger a formal judicial investigation'.

Yes, especially in 'romans noirs' (crime novels) or legal thrillers.

관련 표현

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ouvrir une instruction

synonym

To open an investigation.

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clore l'instruction

contrast

To close the investigation.

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juge d'instruction

specialized form

The magistrate in charge of the investigation.

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instruire à charge et à décharge

builds on

To investigate both for and against the suspect.

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