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 hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below."
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verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
"Owls prey on small rodents at night."
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prey in a sentence
- The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
- Rabbits are common prey for foxes.
- Owls prey on small rodents at night.
- Scammers often prey on the elderly.
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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 hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below." 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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