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    Piqué (en. Pricked)

    /piké/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A feeling of anger or resentment.
    She was in a pique after hearing the news.
    Elle était dans un piqué après avoir entendu la nouvelle.
    An emotional reaction related to an offense.
    He took it as a personal pique.
    Il a pris cela comme un piqué personnel.
    verb
    To have a feeling of irritation.
    He got offended over an innocent remark.
    Il s'est piqué pour une remarque innocente.
    To feel a sense of jealousy.
    She got offended seeing her friend with someone else.
    Elle s'est piquée en voyant son ami avec quelqu'un d'autre.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'piquer' meaning 'to pierce' or 'to irritate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get offended
    To feel irritation or discontent.
    se mettre en piqué
    to have a chip on one's shoulder
    To be consumed by feelings of anger.
    avoir un piqué
    to take offense out of pride
    To be angry for reasons related to pride.
    faire un piqué de fierté

    Related Words

    to sting
    To convey a feeling of irritation or discomfort.
    piquer
    to pique
    A general term for irritation or affront.
    pique
    picnic
    A meal eaten outdoors, with no direct connection to irritation.
    pique-nique

    Slang Meanings

    To be vexed for no valid reason.
    He's in a pique, but I don't understand why.
    Il est dans un piqué, mais je ne comprends pas pourquoi.
    To feel uncomfortable or angry about an insignificant situation.
    She got offended over a small comment.
    Elle s'est mise en piqué à cause d'un petit commentaire.