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Prey
01
proie
an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
Exemples
Smaller birds often fall prey to hawks and eagles.
Les petits oiseaux tombent souvent proie aux faucons et aux aigles.
02
proie, victime
a person or thing that is the target of an attack, deception, or abuse
Exemples
The serial killer sought vulnerable prey in lonely neighborhoods.
Le tueur en série cherchait des proies vulnérables dans les quartiers solitaires.
to prey
01
profiter de, s'attaquer à
to unfairly take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to prey on sb
Exemples
The cult leader preyed on his followers' loneliness to control them.
Le chef de culte profitait de la solitude de ses disciples pour les contrôler.
02
chasser
to hunt and kill another creature as food
Intransitive: to prey on another animal
Exemples
Sharks prey on fish, seals, and other marine animals.
Les requins chassent les poissons, les phoques et d'autres animaux marins.
