Sujette (en. Subject)

/sy.ʒɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is subjected to an influence, a condition.
She is prone to frequent migraines.
Elle est sujette à des migraines fréquentes.
Who depends on something.
The results are subject to variations.
Les résultats sont sujets à des variations.

Etymology

From Old French 'sujett', derived from Latin 'subiectus', meaning 'submissive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subject to caution
Devoid of certainty, to be verified.
sujet à caution
prone to errors
Subject to possible errors.
sujette à des erreurs

Related Words

subject
That to which one refers, a theme, a subject of study.
sujet
subjection
State of dependence or domination.
sujétion

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad position.
Since the accident, he always feels prone.
Depuis l'accident, il se sent toujours sujette.
To be under the influence of something.
She is subject to criticism from others.
Elle est sujette aux critiques des autres.