Susceptibilité (en. Susceptibility)

/sy.sep.ti.bi.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of being sensitive to external influences or emotions.
His susceptibility made him easily irritated by criticism.
Sa susceptibilité le rendait facilement irrité par des critiques.
Ability to be affected by a disease or a pathogen.
His susceptibility to allergies is well known.
Sa susceptibilité aux allergies est bien connue.
Inclination to experience intense emotions or to be easily disturbed.
His susceptibility to remarks prevents him from working in a team.
Sa susceptibilité envers les remarques l'empêche de travailler dans une équipe.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'susceptibilis', which means 'susceptible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a susceptibility to
to be sensitive or receptive to something.
avoir une susceptibilité à
to be susceptible
to have a tendency to react strongly or to take offense easily.
être susceptible
a susceptible person
someone who takes offense easily.
une personne susceptible

Related Words

susceptible
Capable of being influenced or affected.
susceptible
sensitive
Who reacts easily to emotions or stimuli.
sensible
reactive
Who shows a quick reaction to a stimulus.
réactif

Slang Meanings

To be overly sensitive
He is so susceptible that he gets upset over nothing.
Il est tellement susceptible qu'il s'énerve pour un rien.
To be hard to please
She is hard to please, so be careful what you say.
Elle a la dent dure, donc fais attention à ce que tu dis.