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    Piquée (en. Stung)

    /pik.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A hit or pain caused by a sting.
    He felt a sting in his arm after being bitten by an insect.
    Il a ressenti une piquée au bras après avoir été piqué par un insecte.
    The action of grabbing or taking something quickly.
    She took a sting of food from the table.
    Elle a fait une piquée de nourriture sur la table.
    A sudden or unexpected movement.
    The sting from the car caught him by surprise mid-conversation.
    La piquée de la voiture l'a surpris en pleine conversation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'stung' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a sting
    To take something quickly or impulsively.
    faire une piquée
    to have a twinge of jealousy
    To feel a slight jealousy.
    avoir une piquée de jalousie
    a sudden interest
    To provoke or awaken a sudden interest.
    piquée d'intérêt

    Related Words

    to sting
    The action of driving a sharp object into something.
    piquer
    sting
    The effect of an insect sting or a needle.
    piqûre
    prick
    The act of stinging or gathering something.
    pique

    Slang Meanings

    A slight verbal aggression or criticism.
    His comment was a real sting in the discussion.
    Sa remarque était une vraie piquée dans la discussion.
    A disparaging or sarcastic remark.
    He threw a sting at her way of dressing.
    Il lui a lancé une piquée sur sa manière de s'habiller.