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    Susceptibles (en. Susceptible)

    /sy.sɛp.tibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Inclined to be affected by a feeling or an emotion.
    She is very susceptible to criticism.
    Elle est très susceptible aux critiques.
    Able to be subjected to an influence or a change.
    These people are susceptible to seasonal illnesses.
    Ces personnes sont susceptibles aux maladies saisonnières.
    Showing a strong or excessive reaction to something.
    He is sensitive, even to trivial remarks.
    Il est susceptible, même pour des remarques sans importance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'susceptibilis', meaning 'capable of receiving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be susceptible to criticism
    Reacting negatively or hypersensitively to criticism.
    être susceptible aux critiques
    to be likely to
    Having a strong probability of suffering from or being affected by something.
    être susceptible de
    susceptible to influence
    Being easily influenced or manipulated.
    susceptible à l'influence

    Related Words

    susceptibility
    The quality of being susceptible; the ability to be influenced.
    susceptibilité
    sensitivity
    The capacity to feel and react to stimuli, often associated with emotional fragility.
    sensibilité
    vulnerability
    The state of being susceptible to damage or external influence.
    vulnérabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Being overly sensitive
    He is so sensitive, he cries for nothing.
    Il est tellement susceptible, il pleure pour rien.
    Reacting excessively
    Stop acting so sensitive, it was just a joke.
    Arrête d'agir aussi susceptible, c'était juste une blague.