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    Piquer (en. To sting)

    /pike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To strike or push a sharp object into something.
    He poked the ball with a stick.
    Il a piqué le ballon avec un bâton.
    To steal something, often discreetly.
    Don't take my candies without asking.
    Ne pique pas mes bonbons sans demander.
    To inflict a sharp pain on someone.
    The mosquito stung me while I was sleeping.
    Le moustique m'a piqué pendant que je dormais.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'piquer', of Latin origin 'pungere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sting the eyes
    To be very irritating or painful for the eyes.
    piquer les yeux
    to blush
    To redden with shame or confusion.
    piquer un fard
    to pique curiosity
    To suspect significant interest.
    piquer la curiosité

    Related Words

    poke
    The action of stinging.
    pique
    sting
    An injury caused by a sting.
    piqûre
    prickly
    Causing a stinging sensation.
    piquant

    Slang Meanings

    To pinch or take something discreetly.
    He took my seat on the bus.
    Il a piqué ma place dans le bus.
    To be bothered by something.
    It bothers me when you talk like that.
    Ça me pique quand tu parles comme ça.