sensible
sensitive
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/sɑ̃.sibl/
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Cultural Note
This is a classic false friend: French 'sensible' means 'sensitive', NOT 'sensible'. The English 'sensible' translates to 'raisonnable' or 'sensé' in French. Being 'sensible' in French is generally not negative — sensitivity is valued as a sign of emotional intelligence.
📝 Example Sentences
C'est un garçon très sensible, il pleure facilement.
He is a very sensitive boy, he cries easily.
Elle est sensible à la critique.
She is sensitive to criticism.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | sensible |
| masculine | sensible |
| feminine_plural | sensibles |
| masculine_plural | sensibles |