Piqua (en. Pricked)
/pika/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Text: Sensation of pain caused by a sting.
Text: The sting of a bee can be very painful.
La piqua d'une abeille peut être très douloureuse.
Text: Swelling or mark left by a sting.
Text: He had a red sting on his arm after getting stung.
Il avait une piqua rouge sur le bras après s'être fait piquer.
verb
Text: The act of piercing something.
Text: He pierced the needle into the fabric.
Il piqua l'aiguille dans le tissu.
Etymology
Text: Derived from the verb 'piquer' with Latin roots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Text: to have the piqua
Text: To be under the influence of a sting.
avoir la piqua
Text: to blush
Text: To turn red, embarrassed.
piquer un fard
Related Words
Text: piquer
Text: The verb meaning 'to pierce' or 'to touch lightly'.
piquer
Text: sting
Text: The action of stinging or the effect of a sting.
piqûre
Slang Meanings
Text: To be very tired or irritated.
Text: After a long day at work, I am completely worn out.
Après une longue journée de travail, je suis complètement piqué.
Text: To fall in love suddenly.
Text: He is smitten since he met Claire.
Il est piqué par l'amour depuis qu'il a rencontré Claire.