Sensibles (en. Sensitive)

/sɑ̃.si.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Capable of feeling impressions, emotions.

She is very sensitive to criticism.

Elle est très sensible aux critiques.

Affected by emotional problems.

He is sensitive to stress at work.

Il est sensible au stress au travail.

Easily hurt or offended.

His comments were too sensitive for me.

Ses remarques étaient trop sensibles pour moi.

From Latin 'sensibilis', from 'sensus' which means 'sense'.

to be sensitive to others

to have empathy for the emotions of others.

être sensible aux autres

a sensitive subject

a subject that provokes strong emotions.

un sujet sensible

to show sensitivity

to show empathy or understanding of emotions.

faire preuve de sensibilité

sensitivity

Ability to deeply feel emotions.

sensibilité

sensation

Physical or emotional impression produced by a stimulus.

sensation

sensitive

Showing great sensitivity, generally related to emotions.

sensible

A person who cries easily.

Oh dear, she's really sensitive, she cries about everything.

Oh là là, elle est vraiment sensible, elle pleure pour tout.

Someone who takes everything to heart.

It's hard to talk to him, he's so sensitive.

C'est difficile de parler à lui, il est tellement sensible.