English–French

“vulnerable” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vylneʁabl/

Example

Après la critique, il se sent vulnérable.

After the criticism, he feels vulnerable.

Illustration for vulnérable (vulnerable)

How to say “vulnerable” in French

“Vulnerable” in French is vulnérable.

A person or exposed weak spot that criticism or harm can reach easily.

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

Example sentences with vulnérable

Il faut protéger les personnes vulnérables pendant la canicule.

Vulnerable people must be protected during the heat wave.

Tips for using vulnérable

  • Vulnérable commonly takes à before its cause, as in vulnérable à la critique.

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