English–French

“sensory” in French

French

Alsosensoriel

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃sitif/

Example

Le nerf sensitif est blessé.

The sensory nerve is injured.

Illustration for sensitif (sensory)

How to say “sensory” in French

“Sensory” in French is sensitif.

A body or person that picks up outside signals quickly and responds strongly to them.

Full entry for sensitif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sensitif

Il devient sensitif lorsque l'on critique son travail.

He becomes sensitive when people criticize his work.

Tips for using sensitif

  • For emotional sensitivity in ordinary speech, French often uses sensible or émotif rather than the more technical-sounding sensitif.

Other French words for “sensory”

Cette peinture a un impact sensoriel puissant.

This painting has a powerful sensory impact.

“sensory” in other languages