English–French
“prey” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁwa/
Example
La lionne a attrapé sa proie.
The lioness caught its prey.
How to say “prey” in French
“Prey” in French is proie.
A target seized by a predator or overwhelmed by a powerful force.
Example sentences with proie
Il est tombé en proie à la panique.
He fell prey to panic.
Tips for using proie
- Proie is feminine, so the usual form is une proie even when it refers to a male person or animal.