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proie

French → English

noun//pʁwa//

(Biology) Prey: an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.

Le loup emporta sa proie dans les bois pour la dévorer à l'abri.

(English) The wolf carried its prey into the woods to devour it in safety.

L'aigle plane à haute altitude pour repérer ses proies au sol.

(English) The eagle soars at high altitude to spot its prey on the ground.

noun//pʁwa//

(Metaphorical) Victim: a person overwhelmed by a strong emotion, disease, or disaster.

Le vieil homme était en proie à une tristesse profonde après le départ de ses fils.

(English) The old man was a prey to deep sadness after his sons' departure.

La ville fut la proie des flammes pendant plusieurs jours après l'incendie.

(English) The city was a prey to flames for several days after the fire.

Entry ID: fr:en:proie · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary