susceptible
French → English
(potential) Capable: having the capacity to undergo change or produce a certain effect
Ce projet est susceptible d'évoluer en fonction des ressources disponibles.
(English) This project is capable of evolving depending on available resources.
L'administration surveille tout individu susceptible de troubler l'ordre public.
(English) The administration monitors any individual capable of disturbing public order.
(personality) Touchy: easily offended or sensitive to criticism
Il est très susceptible et s'offense dès qu'on lui fait une petite remarque.
(English) He is very touchy and takes offense as soon as a small remark is made to him.
Les duels étaient fréquents autrefois entre ces gentilshommes si susceptibles.
(English) Duels were frequent in the past among these very touchy gentlemen.
Entry ID: fr:en:susceptible · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary