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    Susceptible (en. Susceptible)

    /sy.sɛp.tibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is open to certain influences.
    He is susceptible to compliments.
    Il est susceptible aux compliments.
    Who can be affected by something.
    This child is susceptible to allergies.
    Cet enfant est susceptible aux allergies.
    Who can be generous with emotions, often in a negative sense.
    She is sensitive and reacts poorly to criticism.
    Elle est susceptible et réagit mal aux critiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'susceptibilis', derived from 'susceptus', the past participle of 'suscipere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be sensitive
    To be easily hurt or offended.
    être susceptible
    susceptible to
    To be inclined to or easily affected by.
    susceptible à

    Related Words

    receptivity
    Capacity to receive or be affected by something.
    réceptivité
    sensitivity
    Capacity to feel or perceive emotions.
    sensibilité

    Slang Meanings

    A person who gets offended easily.
    He is really sensitive; even a simple joke upsets him.
    Il est vraiment susceptible, même une simple blague le boulverse.
    Someone who has an excessive reaction to criticism.
    He is a sensitive person; he cannot handle remarks about his work.
    C'est un susceptible, il ne supporte pas les remarques sur son travail.