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    Piquait (en. Stinged)

    /pi.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of making a small hole with a pointed object.
    He pricked the balloon with a pin.
    Il piquait le ballon avec une épingle.
    To make a slight prick, mainly in reference to an insect.
    The fly was buzzing around him constantly.
    La mouche le piquait à chaque instant.
    To take a small bite or portion of something.
    She took pieces of the cake while it was on the table.
    Elle piquait des morceaux du gâteau pendant qu'il était sur la table.
    To have a slight sensation of pain.
    He felt a pain that stung with every movement.
    Il ressentait une douleur qui piquait à chaque mouvement.
    To experience a slight irritation or impatience.
    He flew into a rage when he felt ignored.
    Il piquait un coup de colère quand il se sentait ignoré.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'piquer', of Latin origin 'pica' which means 'snake' or 'bird'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to touch a raw nerve
    to touch something sensitively or provoke a strong reaction.
    piquer au vif
    to pique curiosity
    to awaken interest or intrigue.
    piquer la curiosité
    to take a nap
    to take a short nap.
    piquer un somme
    to not be trustworthy or to not deceive.
    to be trustworthy or not deceive.
    ne pas piquer des yeux
    to fly into a rage
    to get very angry.
    piquer une colère

    Related Words

    stake
    A small post or marker often planted in the ground.
    piquet
    biting
    Having a strong flavor, often related to taste.
    piquant
    sting
    An injury caused by a sting, usually from insects.
    piqure
    capture
    The act of legally taking something.
    capture
    pin
    A small sharp metal object used for fastening or securing.
    épingle

    Slang Meanings

    To feel a slight pain or discomfort.
    I'm feeling a little sting right now, I don't know why.
    Ça me pique un peu en ce moment, je ne sais pas pourquoi.
    To make a joke or tease someone.
    He likes to tease his friends with humorous remarks.
    Il aime bien piquer ses amis avec des remarques humoristiques.