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.