prey in French
prey in French is proie, butin, prise — prey means an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
prey in French
proie
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
butin
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.
prise
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.
What does "prey" mean?
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noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
"The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move."
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verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
"Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs."
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prey in a sentence
- The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move.
- The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
- Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs.
- Owls prey on small rodents at night.
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What is "prey" in French?
"prey" in French is proie, butin, prise. prey means: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
How do you use "prey" in a sentence?
Example: "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move." In French, "prey" is proie, butin, prise.
Are there other ways to say "prey" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "prey": proie, butin, prise.
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