Aller au contenu
vocaboo
Bêta
Se connecter

prone

Prononciation : [proʊn]

Mot

Contexte : « physical position »

(adjective) lying flat or facing down. When someone is prone, they are usually on their stomach, like when you are taking a nap on the floor.

Exemple

He was prone on the grass, enjoying the warm sunshine.

Exemple

She wasn't prone; she was sitting up and reading a book.

Exemple

Is he lying prone on the couch right now?

Contexte : « likelihood »

(adjective) likely to experience something or have a tendency to do something. If you're prone to getting sick, it means that you get sick often or easily.

Exemple

She is prone to making jokes, which always makes everyone laugh.

Exemple

He is not prone to anger; he usually stays calm.

Exemple

Are you prone to forgetting your homework?

0s
0s