French-English translations for susceptible

huffyhuffy bread
pricklyThe prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.He has a prickly personality. He doesnt get along with people because he is easily set off.It was a prickly situation.

sensitive
us
Mrs Kestelijn-Sierens, we are aware that this is a very sensitive issue. Peut-être pourriez-vous nous dire dans quel délai la Commission est susceptible de prendre une décision en la matière? Perhaps we Austrians are rather sensitive to German proposals in this area. Peut-être que nous, Autrichiens, sommes un peu susceptibles vis-à-vis des propositions allemandes. Both may disturb the fragile ecological balance of sensitive marine environments. Tous deux sont susceptibles de perturber le fragile équilibre écologique d'environnements marins sensibles.
susceptibleTraining is the work of men and is susceptible to change. La formation est l'?uvre de l'homme et est donc susceptible de changer. He was susceptible to minor ailments.Rational numbers are susceptible of description as quotients of two integers.
thin-skinned
us
I do not regard Mr Nielson as someone who is thin-skinned, but I believe that statement did not do him justice. Je ne pense pas que M. Nielson soit une personne susceptible, mais je crois que cette remarque ne lui a pas rendu justice. You must handle thin-skinned fruits carefully to avoid bruising themShes rather thin-skinned when it comes to comments about her work.
touchy
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It is clear that, suddenly, this House has become more touchy, and quite possibly lacking in self-criticism. Il est clair que ce Parlement est soudainement devenu plus susceptible, et qu'il a perdu sa capacité d'autocritique. It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybodys patience wearing thin.He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.