No. 11,166 in French

propices

Favorable or suitable.

In a sentence

Les conditions météorologiques sont propices à une balade en forêt.
The weather conditions are favorable for a walk in the forest.
Here, 'propices' means 'favorable' and modifies 'conditions météorologiques', indicating that the weather is suitable for a walk.
Les circonstances étaient propices à une discussion ouverte.
The circumstances were favorable for an open discussion.
In this sentence, 'propices' means 'favorable' and describes 'circonstances', suggesting that they were suitable for a meaningful discussion.
La lumière douce est propice à la relaxation.
The soft light is conducive to relaxation.
Here, 'propices' implies 'conducive to', referring to 'lumière douce' as providing a suitable environment for relaxation.

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