Sensible
Example: Elle est très sensible aux critiques de ses collègues.
Definition
"Sensible" describes a person who is highly receptive to emotions or feelings, often easily affected by external influences such as criticism or praise. For example, in the phrase 'Elle est très sensible aux critiques de ses collègues,' it means she is very emotionally responsive to her colleagues' criticism.
Etymology
The word "sensible" comes from the Latin word 'sensibilis,' which means 'perceptible by the senses.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe someone who is emotionally perceptive or sensitive, reflecting an ability to 'sense' or feel deeply. Did you know? The English word 'sensible' can mean practical or reasonable, but in French, it primarily means sensitive or easily affected.
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"Sensible" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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