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prone in French

prone in French is couché sur le ventre, enclin, prédisposé — prone means likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.

prone in French

couché sur le ventre
adj
enclin
adj
Having a downward inclination or slope.
enclin
adj
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.
prédisposé
adj
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.

What does "prone" mean?

  1. adj Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
    "This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms."
  2. adj Lying flat with the face down.
    "The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing."

prone in a sentence

  • This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms.
  • He's prone to exaggeration when telling stories.
  • The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prone" in French?

"prone" in French is couché sur le ventre, enclin, prédisposé. prone means: Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.

How do you use "prone" in a sentence?

Example: "This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms." In French, "prone" is couché sur le ventre, enclin, prédisposé.

Are there other ways to say "prone" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "prone": couché sur le ventre, enclin, prédisposé.

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