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to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
chasser, se nourrir de
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Exemples
Owls prey on small rodents during the night.
Les hiboux chassent les petits rongeurs pendant la nuit.
02
profiter de, s'attaquer à
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Exemples
Some online scams prey on people's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
Certaines arnaques en ligne profitent de la confiance des gens, en demandant des informations personnelles sous de faux prétextes.
