This is the 8247th most frequent French word.
vulnerable
Capable of being hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
The word 'vulnérable' is used to indicate emotional susceptibility or sensitivity.
Il est émotionnellement vulnérable après cette expérience.
He is emotionally vulnerable after this experience.
Here, 'vulnérable' describes susceptibility or risk to external factors affecting survival.
Les espèces en voie de disparition sont vulnérables aux changements environnementaux.
Endangered species are vulnerable to environmental changes.
In this instance, 'vulnérable' refers to individuals lacking means or defenses to ensure their safety.