proie

/pʁwa/
1.
nounfeminine

prey (an animal hunted by a predator)

game (an animal hunted)

La souris est une proie facile pour le chat.

The mouse is easy prey for the cat.

Synonyms:gibier
2.
nounfeminine

victim

target (of an emotion, attack, or influence)

Depuis la publication de l'article, il est la proie de vives critiques.

Since the article was published, he has been the target of fierce criticism.

Synonyms:victime, cible
proie - French Definition & Examples