Fourmillement (en. Tingling)

/fuʁ.mi.lə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Abnormal sensation of tingling or numbness.
She feels a tingling in her fingers after sitting too long.
Elle ressent un fourmillement dans ses doigts après avoir été assise trop longtemps.
Sensation of ants crawling on the skin.
A tingling is felt in my leg when I change position.
Un fourmillement se fait sentir sur ma jambe lorsque je change de position.

Etymology

From the verb 'fourmiller', which means 'to move like ants'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have tingling sensations
to feel tingling in a part of the body.
avoir des fourmillements
to be plagued by tingling
to be very anxious or stressed.
être en proie au fourmillement

Related Words

to teem
verb meaning to move like an ant.
fourmiller
ant
social insect that lives in a colony.
fourmi

Slang Meanings

To have tingles
When you sit too long, you might get tingles.
Quand tu restes assis trop longtemps, tu peux avoir des fourmis.
To be numb
She always says she is numb after sleeping on her arm.
Elle dit toujours qu'elle est engourdie après avoir dormi sur son bras.