Translation of "prey" to French

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Dictionary translations for "prey"

prey [preɪ] noun

pl. preys

la proie f (lit, fig)

Hawks are birds of prey.

Les faucons sont des oiseaux de proie.

prey [preɪ] verb Conjugation

preyed / preyed / preying / preys

faire la chasse (animals)

exploiter (exploit)

Phrases with "prey" (5)

beast of prey bird of prey prey upon fall prey prey on

Contexts with "prey"

Hawks are birds of prey. Les faucons sont des oiseaux de proie.

The eagle dived at its prey. L'aigle plongea sur sa proie.

Pirates made unarmed merchant ships prey. Les pirates faisaient leurs proies des navires marchands non armés.

Death is seeking for his prey. La mort recherche sa proie.

Cornered prey is the most dangerous kind. La proie la plus dangereuse est celle qui est coincée.

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